How I Love Your Torah O LORD!: Studies in the Book of Deuteronomy

Like the book of Romans in the New Testament the book of Deuteronomy provides the most systematic and sustained presentation of theology in the Old Testament. And like the Gospel of John it represents mature theological reflection on Gods great acts of salvation in this case associated with the exodus of Israel from Egypt. Unfortunately for many Christians Deuteronomy is a dead book either because its contents are unknown or because its message is misunderstood. The essays in this collection arise from a larger project driven by a passion to recover for Christians the life-giving message of the Old Testament in general and the gospel according to Moses in particular. The meditations cover a wide range of topics from explorations into the meaning of specific texts to considerations of the ethical and homiletical relevance of the book for Christians today. Dan Block is a world-class scholar and dynamic Bible teacher who has a passion for helping the church understand the Old Testament. In this volume which is the fruit of decades of careful study in the book of Deuteronomy Dr. Block brings clarity to crucial issues in biblical interpretation and reveals the grace of God in the law of Moses. --Philip G. Ryken President Wheaton College Daniel Block makes a persuasive case for the critical importance of the book of Deuteronomy. It culminates the Pentateuch and throws a long shadow of influence on the rest of the Old Testament. One must understand Deuteronomy to understand the Old Testament. Through his erudition and his love for the word of God Block powerfully unpacks this crucial book. His passion is contagious and his insight will transform how you read Deuteronomy. --Tremper Longman III Robert H. Gundry Professor of Old Testament Westmont College Block writes with energy passion and clarity. He is at home both in teasing out linguistic details and in delineating large theological landscapes. Known as a first-rate teacher Blocks research is thorough his arguments compelling (e.g. the Shema text) and his graphs and tables helpful. This good menu of articles on worship leadership mission the Decalogue etc. is flavored with spicy ANE input with challenging applications and above all with scholarly acumen and spiritual fervor. --Elmer A. Martens President Emeritus and Professor of Old Testament Emeritus Fresno Pacific Biblical Seminary Daniel I. Block is the Gunther H. Knoedler Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College Wheaton Illinois. He is the author of The Book of Ezekiel Chapters 1-24 (1997) The Book of Ezekiel Chapters 25-48 (1998) Judges and Ruth (1999) and Deuteronomy (NIVAC forthcoming).