This milestone commentary by Jack Lundbom is intended for any and all readers who want to better know and understand the key Pentateuchal book of Deuteronomy, which has had a huge influence on both Judaism and Christianity over the centuries. For Jews Deuteronomy contains the Decalogue and the Shema -- -Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one- (6:4) -- supplemented by a code of primal legislation.
Deuteronomy is much cited in the New Testament and has come to occupy an important place in the life and doctrine of the Christian church. It lifts up important wisdom themes such as humane treatment and benevolence to the poor and needy and is rich in theology, calling repeatedly on Israel to reject other gods and worship the Lord alone as holy.
Besides drawing on language, archaeology, and comparative Near Eastern material, Lundbom's commentary employs rhetorical criticism in explicating the biblical text. Lundbom also cites later Jewish interpretation of the book of Deuteronomy and makes numerous New Testament connections. An appendix contains all citations of Deuteronomy in the New Testament.
This milestone commentary by Jack Lundbom is intended for any and all readers who want to better know and understand the key Pentateuchal book of Deuteronomy, which has had a huge influence on both Judaism and Christianity over the centuries. For Jews Deuteronomy contains the Decalogue and the Shema -- -Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one- (6:4) -- supplemented by a code of primal legislation.
Deuteronomy is much cited in the New Testament and has come to occupy an important place in the life and doctrine of the Christian church. It lifts up important wisdom themes such as humane treatment and benevolence to the poor and needy and is rich in theology, calling repeatedly on Israel to reject other gods and worship the Lord alone as holy.
Besides drawing on language, archaeology, and comparative Near Eastern material, Lundbom's commentary employs rhetorical criticism in explicating the biblical text. Lundbom also cites later Jewish interpretation of the book of Deuteronomy and makes numerous New Testament connections. An appendix contains all citations of Deuteronomy in the New Testament.
Jack R. Lundbom is a life member at Clare Hall, CambridgeUniversity. Among his prior publications are JeremiahCloser Up and The Hebrew Prophets: AnIntroduction.
Stone Campbell Journal
"Delightfully readable. . . . The relaxed style of Lundbom's prose
will invite readers to a wise and pastoral conversation partner for
a thorough exegesis of one text, or a journey through the whole of
Deuteronomy." Hebrew Studies
"Lundbom's commentary is dense in breadth and depth. He covers an
impressive ground of scholarship and traditions. . . . A tremendous
resource for any scholar of Deuteronomy." Dominik Markl, SJ
-- Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley
"Deuteronomy, though still relatively unknown, is now at the center
of the discussion of biblical theology. The great merit of
Lundbom's commentary is that it will make accessible to a broad
scholarly readership theological themes that are essential for both
Judaism and Christianity." Robert Miller
-- Catholic University of America
"Jack Lundbom has written what is at last the successor to S. R.
Driver's 1895 ICC commentary on Deuteronomy. This exhaustive work
includes a fresh translation kept close to the Hebrew so as to
bring out rhetorical structures lost in English since the King
James Version. Each passage is accompanied by commentary, along
with abundant referrals to further scholarship, focusing especially
on delimitation, framing, keywords, chiasms, and inclusios
determined both from the rhetorical criticism Lundbom is known for
and from evidence in the ancient manuscripts. The extensive
supplementary material at the start of the volume lays out
moderate, cautious positions, conversant with the latest critical
scholarship." Review of Biblical Literature
"A magisterial work. . . . Broad and wide-ranging in scope. It is
the most thorough and comprehensive commentary on Deuteronomy to
date. Lundbom's lucid style allows the commentary not only to
inform the scholar but makes it accessible to students and clergy
as well. . . . An invaluable resource for research in the book of
Deuteronomy. . . . The benchmark for the next generation of
Deuteronomy commentaries." Preaching
"A significant technical commentary with particular attention also
given to the theology of the book." The Bible Today
"One does not read a commentary from cover to cover. One consults
it as a resource. Accordingly, this is a commentary of note. . . .
One can hardly do a study of Deuteronomy without consulting this
monumental work." Theological Book Review
"This book provides an excellent and exhaustive synthesis of the
extensive prior scholarship which has treated the book of
Deuteronomy over the last century-and-a-half. As such, it is the
ideal place for a student to begin when attempting to come to terms
with this vast and bilingual literature. . . . Thoroughly
recommended for the serious scholar or for the more general
interested reader alike." Interpretation
"An impressive work. It strikes a remarkable balance between
brevity and satisfactory coverage of subjects immensely broad in
scope. Lundbom's writing style is concise and accessible,
reflecting an ease that comes from years of teaching and research
within the discipline of Old Testament studies. This accessibility,
along with Lundbom's fastidious cross-referencing, makes the
commentary an especially valuable resource for pastors, religious
educators, students, and laypersons. The specialist will find that
much detail is omitted in Lundbom's prodigious work, but the result
is readable prose, easily graspable overviews, and effective
orientation to basic issues." Expository Times
"A very erudite, yet accessible, commentary that beautifully and
judiciously elucidates most aspects of the book of Deuteronomy. It
is highly recommended for anyone interested in the book of
Deuteronomy, including laymen, pastors, and academics, and even
those of all faiths and none. The author is to be congratulated for
his efforts." Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses
"A significant contribution to the study of the book of
Deuteronomy. . . . Lundbom has performed an impressive tour de
force to bring a wealth of information together in a single volume.
Moreover, its highlighting of the book's rhetorical aspects sets
this work apart from other commentaries."
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