Deuteronomy 8:1-20

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• Reading the Text
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • The Bible Gateway: 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 8: Massoretic, Hebrew, Aramaic, JPS.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Navigating the Bible: Text/Rabbinic commentary and Divrei Torah.
  • Comparative World Scriptures from United Communities of Spirit
    • "Renunciation of Wealth"
    • "Providence and the Mandate of Heaven" 

  • II.18, Stromata, Clement of Alexandria (c 200) 

  • IV.15, IV.39, Against Marcion, Tertullian (c. 210)

  • On the Mortality -- Cyprian of Carthage (c. 252)

  • Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.

  • From the Geneva Notes.
    • "If things concerning this life proceed only from God's mercy, how much more do spiritual gifts and everlasting life."
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
    • "Moses directs to the duty of a prosperous condition. Let them always remember their Benefactor. In everything we must give thanks. Moses arms them against the temptations of a prosperous condition. When men possess large estates, or are engaged in profitable business, they find the temptation to pride, forgetfulness of God, and carnal-mindedness, very strong; and they are anxious and troubled about many things."
  • From Wesley's Notes.
    • "It is good for us likewise to remember all the ways both of God's providence and grace, by which he has led us hitherto through the wilderness, that we may trust him, and chearfully serve him."
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
    • "After mentioning those instances of the divine goodness, Moses founded on them an argument for their future obedience."
• Contemporary References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Underdogs and Earthen Vessels: Deuteronomy 8:11-18, Dennis Bratcher, Christian Resource Institute.
    • "One of the greatest dangers that we face as Christians, especially those who feel led into some kind of special ministry, is that we are tempted to forget where our strength lies."
  • "Manna from Heaven," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
    • "When you receive Eucharist this Sunday, reflect on what God has done in your life. Ask the Lord to bring you closer to him."
  • Parshah Eikev, text, commentary, stories, sermons & articles from Chassidic Masters and others, from Chabad Lubavitch.
  • "Feminist Torah/Salvation Underfoot," Mark H. Kirschbaum, M.D., Tikkun.
  • "Excusing Aaron," Torah Commentary by Wendy Amsellem. BeliefNet.
    • "Though Moses claims God was angry at Aaron for his role in the Golden Calf episode, Aaron is never punished for idolotry."
  • Parshas Eikev, Divrei Torah from The Project Genesis Torah Study. Index to numerous Orthodox articles and studies on Deuteronomy 7:12 - 11:25.
• Articles & Background:
  • "The Seven Species of the Land of Israel," by Nogah Hareuveni in Jewish Heritage Online Monthly's Topic of the Month, "Seven."
    • "The specific emphasis on these seven species and not on other crops becomes readily understandable because it is woven into the description of the land of Israel — a description that is meant to be the setting for the warning to obey God's commandments."
  • Moses, articles, photographs and video at BBC Religion and Ethics.
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  • Azriel, Yakov, "Sand Dunes," poetry in Cross Currents, 2004.
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  • Fisher, George W., "Preaching on the Environmental Crisis: Speaking of the Crisis in God's Creation," Journal for Preachers, 2007.
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  • O'Connell, Robert H., "Deuteronomy VIII 1-20: Asymmetrical Concentricity and the Rhetoric of Providence," Vetus Testamentum, 1990.
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  • Provençal, Philippe, "Regarding SRP in the Hebrew Bible," Journal for the Study of the Old Testament, 2005.
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  • Van Leeuwen, Raymond C., "What Comes out of God's Mouth: Theological Wordplay in Deuteronomy 8," Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 1985.
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• Reviews:
• Sermons:
  • "The Huge Cost of Freedom," John Jewell, 1998.
  • "Remember to Give Thanks," (scroll down) Margaret J. Marcuson, The Clergy Journal, 2005.
• With Children:
• Drama:
  • "Happy Thanksgiving," Joanne Miller, dramatix.
  • "Thanksgiving for Silas," Glenn A. Hascall, dramatix.
  • "THANKS-ME," Glenn Hascall, dramatix.
  • "Northside Gratitude," Glenn A. Hascall, dramatix.
  • "The Right Reasons," Joanne Miller, dramatix.
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• Hymns and Music:
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Deuteronomy 8:10. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
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