In this clear and insightful commentary, George Athas brings Deuteronomy to life for contemporary readers, and looks at how the ancient context helps us to better understand this book.
Deuteronomy is a daunting book for many readers of the Bible, yet it is arguably the ‘theological backbone’ of the Old Testament. In this clear and insightful commentary, George Athas brings Deuteronomy to life for contemporary readers, and looks at how the ancient context helps us to better understand this book. He also explains the meaning of Deuteronomy for its original readers, traces the significance of the promises in Deuteronomy through Israel’s history to their ultimate fulfilment in Christ, and considers the enduring message of this extraordinary book for Christians today.
George Athas is the Director of Postgraduate Studies and Senior Lecturer in Old Testament at Moore Theological College, Sydney. He has previously authored books on Hebrew language and the Bible. He has also taught at Southern Cross College (Alphacrucis) and the University of Sydney. He is married to Koula, and they have two daughters.