A commonly discussed controversy in the Old Testament is whether or not Deuteronomy chapter twenty should be read as a rhetorical or historical text. Though this topic has been widely discussed for many years‚ someone has yet to convince everyone that one way of viewing the text is correct and the other incorrect. Throughout this research paper we will discuss the text found in Deuteronomy chapter twenty along with surrounding text viewed through both the rhetorical lens as well as the historical
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Justice and the Laws of Moses. In this essay‚ I will explore the Laws of Moses. Primarily‚ I will outline what justice means and review how justice is portrayed in the Pentateuch through my extensive study and review of the books of Genesis‚ Exodus‚ and Leviticus. I will analyse the fundamental importance of justice and note where it is evident throughout the Pentateuch. The idea of Justice is deeply connected to the Torah. Justice can be described as what is right or normal. The quality of fairness
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Case Study: Your long-time friend Carl comes to you with a serious problem in his life. He is a believer‚ and he wants your advice. For years he and his family have lived above their means. They did this by continually refinancing their house and rolling their credit card and other debt onto their home mortgage. However‚ now that real estate prices are no longer rising but actually falling‚ Carl can’t refinance anymore and can’t pay his monthly bills as they come due. He is in a real credit crisis
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Deuteronomy and the books of the period known as the Deuteronomistic History which includes Joshua‚ Judges‚ Ruth‚ 1st and 2nd Samuel‚ and 1st and 2nd Kings‚ we read about a conflict between the Israelites and Canaanites which leads to the Conquest of Canaan. Being a conquest‚ its justified to call it a holy war. It is described as “Yahweh’s battle’s” in 1st Samuel chapter 25‚ verse 28. Never in the Old Testament is it referred to as a “holy war.” Because the Canaanites were occupying the land known as
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it usually resulted in success and good fortune for the Hebrews‚ the power to rule‚ and an uniqueness (from being chosen by God)‚ which was otherwise unattainable. With their goals in mind (e.g. to eventually have full control over their holy land Canaan) and various events from their sacred texts‚ it is obvious that the Hebrews wanted leaders who could attain power and glory for them - and spread the name of their God. Ultimately‚ devotion to God was beyond a desirable trait for the Ancient Hebrew
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Orontes River and Mount Caramel. The land was characterized early as the homeland or origination of the surviving Syro-Canaanite civilization. This unique civilization survived the many threats from other cultures of the 12th century BC. The Syro-Canaan civilization produced many interesting objects. Such objects included institutions‚ handicrafts‚ and maritime trading. All of these flourished immensely in Phoenician in this period (CANE‚ 1321). Phoenicia was neither a nation nor a country. Instead
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There are several Egyptian documents that not only mention the Israelites in their texts‚ but also tie the Bible to historical facts. Egyptian documents such as the Tell el-Amarna letters‚ a large "stele" of the Menephtah‚ and the Elephantine papyri not only tell the history of Egypt‚ they also coincide with biblical scripture. The documents confirm not only dates‚ certain numbers‚ and rituals‚ such as circumcision‚ but places and event‚ e.g. The Exodus‚ of biblical stories. According to James
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Deuteronomy 26: 1-15 Analysis December 2‚ 2012 Yahweh and the nation of Israel This paper will explore the details of this particular passage and how it contributes to the overall message of the book of Deuteronomy. The beginning of Deuteronomy chapter twenty-six‚ like the rest of Deuteronomy‚ is reminding the Israelites how fortunate they are to be free‚ how much Yahweh provided for them‚ and how they are to move forward as a new nation. More specifically the verses focus on how the
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This passage is from the second book of the Torah‚ Exodus. Exodus is translated from Hebrew to the word ‘names.’ The book often referred to as the book of names‚ discusses the different names God takes and the various ways God reveals himself to the Israelites. Exodus tells the story of Israel’s escape from slavery in Egypt and forty years they spent in the desert on their way to the land God had promised them (Catholic Youth Bible‚ 2004)1. Through the strength of Yahweh and being guided by Moses
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Questions for Review Chapter 3 1.) What levels of meaning can be found in Genesis 1.1-2.4a? From Genesis 1.1-2.4a it can be discerned that God is the creator of all. He created the world and its inhabitants from a vast nothingness. The text reflects upon who God is and what His capabilities are through the act of creation. The verses allow that God is communicating with us. It is communicated what Gods will is for man and gives us a history of our beginnings. From the data provided in the
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