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The books of the Pentateuch came into their final form probably during the latter part of the period 1441 through 1401 BC, with very minor alterations thereafter. This was the period of the Exodus wanderings during which they spent a good number of years at Kadesh-Barnea (as attested in the historical record and by pottery fragments found there).

Some have also suggested a strong possibility that Abraham may have written large portions of Genesis. This is certainly possible as writing was known to exist for centuries before his time. Moses then would have been the final editor. It is considered by many that Joshua wrote the epitaph on Moses life and death at the end of Deuteronomy, which would have been some time after Moses death in around 1401 BC.

Others hold that it was written much later, thus not written by Moses.

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Who narrates the majority of the book of Deuteronomy?

The majority of the book of Deuteronomy is narrated by Moses, who addresses the Israelites with his final words and instructions before they enter the promised land.


Which book would you find the ten commandments?

The Ten Commandments are found in Exodus chapter 20


What type of literary form is Deuteronomy?

Deuteronomy is a book in the Bible that falls under the genre of ancient Hebrew law codes and narrative. It contains a mix of historical and legal materials presented in the form of a farewell address by Moses, outlining laws and guidelines for the Israelites.


How does Deuteronomy serve as a bridge between the Pentateuch and the historical books?

A:We only need to look at what biblical scholars regard as the history of the Pentateuch and the biblical Books of History to understand the position that the Book of Deuteronomy has in regard to both groups of books. We all know that the Book of Deuteronomy is one of the five books that form the Pentateuch. In fact the name Deuteronomy means 'Second Law", a reference to laws described here and elsewhere in the Pentateuch. Scholars have also established that the author of Deuteronomy also wote the group of books known as the Deuteronomic History - Joshua, Judges, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings and 2 Kings. Although traditionally regarded as having been written over a period of many centuries by different authors in different times and even different cultures, they actually form a well-integrated set of works that are, in large part, by the same hand. This is the same hand that also wrote the Book of Deuteronomy, making it a bridge between the stories of the Pentateuch and those of the History.Although Deuteronomy is traditionally regarded as having been written well before the books of history, Deuteronomy 34:10 tells us that this book was actually written long after the establishment of the nation of Israel, when it says, "And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses ..." The books of history follow in the order of the chronology they relate.


Complete the name Deuter in the old testament?

Deuteronomy.

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Examine Christ in the book of Deuteronomy?

The book of Deuteronomy was written before Christ so he wouldn't be in there.


To whom is the book of Joshua written?

The book was written for the Israelites.


What is the fifth book of the Bible?

The fifth book of the Bible is Deuteronomy.In my New American standard bible, Deuteronomy is the 5th chapter.


Which book of the Bible follows Deuteronomy?

The book of Joshua follows the book of Deuteronomy.


What is the quarrel between the book of Job and the Deuteronomy perspective?

It is dating: Deuteronomy was written by Moses and he died in 1446BC [Ussher], while Job is the oldest book of the Bible and was written before Deuteronomy. John MacArthur dates it between Babel [2240BC (Ussher) ] but before or contemporaneous with Abraham [no later than 1800BC (Ussher) ]


For whom was this book written?

For the reader to understand what Christianity is.


What has the author Daniel Edward written?

Daniel Edward has written: 'A word upon Deuteronomy' -- subject(s): Accessible book


What is deuteronomy in The Bible?

Deuteronomy is the fifth book of Moses and it is also the fifth book in the bible.


In what style of writing was Deuteronomy written?

First of all, Deuteronomy was written in the Hebrew language. There are two options for the style of writing, depending on the time Deuteronomy was actually written.Tradition holds that the book was written by Moses in the fifteenth century BCE, during the Bronze Age. All known Semitic writings from the Bronze Age were written in a script known as proto-cuneiform.However, most scholars say that Deuteronomy was really written in the seventh century BCE, in a noticeably more modern form of Hebrew. Hebrew was written in an alphabetic script at this time.For more information, please visit:http://christianity.answers.com/bible/the-pentateuch-explainedhttp://christianity.answers.com/bible/the-book-of-deuteronomy


What Old Testament book means second law?

Deuteronomy. The name comes from deuteronomion, the title of the book as written in the Greek Septuagint version.


Where in the Book of Deuteronomy are you to stone the wife who is not a virgin?

(Deuteronomy 22:21)


Outside Providence is based on a book written by whom?

Peter Farrelly