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Conquest and Settlement
Deuteronomy is the linchpin to the historical books. Deuteronomy is a covenant document that is the foundational constitutional document of the emerging Israelites. There is an astounding preview of Israel’s history at the end of Deuteronomy (chap. 27–30 …Read More
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The Prophets
The post-exilic prophets include Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi, and probably Joel. They convey the message of God for this period of time with cumulative clarity since they come at the end of a long age of prophetic indictment against the people …Read More
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Israel’s Creed
The Shema begins with these words: “Hear, O Israel: the LORD our God, the LORD is one” (Deut. 6:4). The verbal imperative that begins this core affirmation for the Hebrews breaks forth from the text like a rosy dawn …Read More
Bryan Estelle
Dr. Bryan D. Estelle is associate professor of Old Testament at Westminster Seminary California in Escondido, California. He is author of Salvation through Judgment and Mercy: The Gospel According to Jonah.
