The Law of Centralization is a key feature of Deuteronomic and Deuteronomistic theology. Â It stems from the polemical and apologetic thrust of Deuteronomy’s monotheism. Â YHWH is God, he is the … Read more→
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Deuteronomy and the History Books
Martin Noth developed an extraordinarily influential hypothesis regarding the shape and function of Deuteornomy and the books of Joshua-Kings. Â His view (or at least versions of it) has received a … Read more→
What is Torah?
Strictly speaking, Torah is law. Â It is the codification of God’s commands so that his chosen people would live faithfully. Â In the Old Testament canon, Torah is considered as the … Read more→
Zion Theology
The Zion tradition or Zion theology is a development in redemptive-history that casts the hope of God’s blessing upon the place of Mt. Zion. Â The tradition is based on the … Read more→