S2E3 Law & Instruction – How do we read Deuteronomy?

S2E3 Law & Instruction – How do we read Deuteronomy?

Author: Tyndale House, Cambridge April 26, 2024 Duration: 43:00
In this episode Dr Andrew Ollerton is joined by Dr Daniel Block to look at Old Testament law and instruction. This episode’s text is Deuteronomy Chapter 27 and the instruction to set up the stones on Mount Ebal, as Daniel demonstrates how even after 50 years of study the biblical text might still have surprises for us. Dr Daniel Block is Gunther Knoedler Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, Wheaton College. His scholarly work focuses on the books of Deuteronomy, Judges, Ruth, and Ezekiel. Dr...

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