Introduction: Understanding Deuteronomy—Context, Authorship, and Purpose

The Book of Deuteronomy stands as the fifth and final volume in the Torah, serving as a bridge between the Law delivered at Sinai and the Israelites' imminent entrance into the Promised Land. Traditionally attributed to Moses, Deuteronomy is both a theological treatise and a national constitution. It restates and expands upon earlier laws, embedding them within a dramatic farewell address from Moses to his people. This book is more than a repetition; it reconstructs Israel’s collective memory, forming the foundation for their national and spiritual identity.