Why Is Deuteronomy the Second Law?

my Deuteronomy summary:
Moses reiterates the history of Israel, as well as, the Ten Commandments to remind the Israelites what God expects of them. hence, the name Deuteronomy which literally means “second law” {aka Moses gives “the law” for the second time}.

Why does Deuteronomy mean second law?

The name Deuteronomy comes from the Septuagint's Greek title for the book, to deuteronomion, meaning “second law” or “repeated law,” a name tied to one of the Hebrew appellations for the book, Mishneh Torah. ... The book is emphatic that Yahweh, the true God, is Israel's one and only covenantal suzerain.

What is the main purpose of the book of Deuteronomy?

The core of Deuteronomy is the covenant that binds Yahweh and Israel by oaths of fidelity and obedience. God will give Israel blessings of the land, fertility, and prosperity so long as Israel is faithful to God's teaching; disobedience will lead to curses and punishment.

Robert Thorne

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