Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Deuteronomy 30:15-20

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Reading the Text:
- NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Hebrew Interlinear Bible, WLCv, WLC5, CHES, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
- Devarim 30: Massoretic, Hebrew, Aramaic, JPS.
Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- Navigating the Bible: Text/Rabbinic commentary and Divrei Torah.
- Chapter XLIV, The First Apology of Justin Martyr. (c 150)
- IV.XVI.4, Adversus Haereses, Irenaeus of Lyons. (c. 180)
- Chapter X, Exhortation to the Greeks, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- V.11, V.14, VI.6, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200)
- IV.15, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)
- Chapter XIV, On Monogamy, Tertullian (c. 215)
- III.I.6, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
- XII.33, Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew, Origen. (c.247)
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
- From Wesley's Notes.
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
Contemporary References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- Commentary, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Carolyn J. Sharp, Pentecost +15, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2010.
  - "The majestic speech of Deuteronomy nears its conclusion in this stirring exhortation."
- Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Studies on Old Testament texts from Series C, Ralph W. Klein, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
- Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Commentary, Background, Insights from Literary Structure, Theological Message, Ways to Present the Text. Anna Grant-Henderson, Uniting Church in Australia.
- The Danger of Deuteronomy, Reflections on Deuteronomy 30:15-20, John C. Holbert, Patheos, 2011.
- "Standing Still and Moving On," Torah Commentary by Rabbi Ismar Schorsch. BeliefNet.
  - "The very names of this week's Torah portions show that Israel's chief rabbis fail to understand their role as legal interpreters."
- Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Faith in the Old Testament: Pentateuch and Prophets for Pentecost, Mark Hillmer, Word & World Texts in Context, 1998.
  - "The failure of the deuteronomic reform to rouse the people to repentance and to restore an obedient faith to Israel points to the only real solution: God himself must become a faithful Israelite who can show Israel the way back to God."
- Parshah Nitzavim, text, commentary, stories, sermons & articles from Chassidic Masters and others, from Chabad Lubavitch.
- "Commentary on Deuteronomy 30:15-20: Sixth Sunday After Pentecost (Year A)," by Dennis Bratcher at the Christian Resource Institute.
  - "While God offers life, there is a sense in which we also create that life as we respond by choosing life. If we reject it, we have chosen death and by so doing then we create a death in the world that consumes us. To choose life is not only to accept life but also to create life; to reject life is not only to choose death but to create death in the world."
- Parshas Netzavim / Parshas Vayeilech, Divrei Torah from The Project Genesis Torah Study. Index to numerous Orthodox articles and studies on Deuteronomy 29:9 - 31:30.
Articles & Background:
- "A Goy by Any Other Name -- The Problem of Nationality in Antiquity," Steven Grosby, Professor of Religion, Clemson University. Bible and Interpretation, 2003.
  - "Ancient Israel is described in the Hebrew Bible as a trans-tribal collectivity (for example, Joshua 3-4), the existence of which is dependent upon the occupation of a territory, with relatively precise demarcated boundaries (Numbers 34), that was believed by the ancient Israelites to be their own. Without that land, it was believed that Israel, qua Israel, would face death..."
Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices. Annotated list of "starting place" articles at ATLAS for this week's texts (includes direct links).
- Conder, Tim, "Curses & Blessings," The Christian Century, 2007.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Hillmer, Mark, "Faith in the Old Testament: Pentateuch and Prophets for Pentecost," Word & World, 1998.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- "Homiletical Helps," Concordia Journal, 2010. (Section on this text begins on page 281)
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Maxwell, David R., "Homiletical Helps on the LW Series C - Old Testament," Concordia Journal, 2007. (Section on this text begins on p. 309)
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
Reviews:
Sermons:
- "Choose Life," Gregory L. Tolle, Lectionary Tales, Sermon Suite, 2011.
- "Choose Life: Abortion and Controversies," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Grace Lutheran Church, Seattle, Washington - Sermons from Seattle.
With Children:
- "Children's Literature: A Resource for Ministry," Feb 13, 2011, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Deuteronomy 30:15-20 and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl.
- "Moses' Last Days," "Wandering in the Wilderness," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts.
Drama:
- "Choices," Robin & Delwyn McKenzie, dramatix.
Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
Hymns and Music:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Deuteronomy 30:20. The Cyber Hymnal.
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Study Links and Resources for the Book of Deuteronomy