The Book of Deuteronomy (1)

The style of chapters 12-26 continues to be horta­tory. However, the exhortations of these sections do not consist in such statements as, "Fear the Lord and love Him", linked with promises and threats, but in a large number of statutes and judgments, communi­cated by Moses to all the people. This section may be said o form the body of the book of Deuteronomy. The legal materials contained in this section of the book (of Deuteronomy) have to do with the fol­lowing matters. Worshipping other...