Start Date: 3 August 2024
Time: Saturdays at 10:30 am CT
Where: LIVE on YouTube
Join us for an in-depth exploration of the Book of Deuteronomy, marking the inaugural LIVE teaching from our new location!
Why Deuteronomy? Deuteronomy is my favorite book of the Bible. Over the years, I’ve taught the Pentateuch, often aligning with the annual or triennial Torah reading cycles. Each cycle brings new insights, and this time is no exception. We will approach Deuteronomy with the respect and honor it has commanded for thousands of years while engaging in a text-critical academic analysis.
Course Structure:
- Twelve Weekly Classes: Each session will cover different sections of Deuteronomy.
Interactive Learning: After each session, join us for a live and interactive Zoom call, which is also streamed on YouTube. Engage in discussions, ask questions, and dive deeper into the material. The link to the Zoom call is emailed in our weekly newsletter. Click here to subscribe.
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- Watch LIVE on YouTube: youtube.com/rossknicholsTV. If you have not yet subscribed, please do so.
- Audio Files of the classes will be posted on Apple Podcasts and Spotify after each session.
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Recommended Reading List for Studying the Book of Deuteronomy
For those who wish to delve deeper into the study of Deuteronomy, I have compiled a list of essential readings. These works provide valuable insights, scholarly perspectives, and comprehensive analyses of this significant book. Below are the recommended titles along with brief descriptions and links to purchase them on Amazon.
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- The Jewish Study Bible
This comprehensive study Bible includes the entire Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) with Jewish commentary. It provides valuable historical, cultural, and literary insights, making it an excellent resource for understanding Deuteronomy within the context of Jewish tradition and scholarship. I will be using this Bible during the course. - The JPS Torah Commentary: Deuteronomy
This volume, part of the Jewish Publication Society’s esteemed Torah commentary series, offers an in-depth look at Deuteronomy with detailed explanations of the text. It includes extensive footnotes and commentary that explore the book’s themes, laws, and narratives from a Jewish perspective. - Biblia Hebraica Quinta (BHQ): 5. Deuteronomy (English and Hebrew Edition)
The BHQ is a critical edition of the Hebrew Bible, providing the Hebrew text alongside scholarly annotations and textual variants. This edition of Deuteronomy is indispensable for those interested in textual criticism and the linguistic nuances of the Hebrew language. - The Anchor Yale Bible: Deuteronomy 1-11
This scholarly commentary covers the first eleven chapters of Deuteronomy. It offers detailed exegesis and explores the historical and theological context of the text. The Anchor Yale Bible series is known for its academic rigor and thorough analysis. - The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Origins of the Bible (Studies in the Dead Sea Scrolls and Related Literature)
This work examines the Dead Sea Scrolls’ impact on our understanding of the Hebrew Bible’s origins and transmission. It provides critical insights into how Deuteronomy was viewed and utilized by the Dead Sea Scrolls community, shedding light on its significance and interpretation in ancient times. - The Text of the Old Testament: An Introduction to the Biblia Hebraica by Ernst Wurthwein This book is an excellent introduction to the textual history and transmission of the Hebrew Bible. Wurthwein provides a comprehensive overview of the sources, including the Masoretic Text, the Septuagint, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, and explains the methods used in the critical edition of the Biblia Hebraica. It is an essential resource for understanding the textual foundations of Deuteronomy.
These resources are invaluable for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of Deuteronomy from various scholarly perspectives. I encourage you to explore these works and expand your knowledge of this foundational biblical text.
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We look forward to studying with you!
Ross K. Nichols
