An Historical Overview of Deuteronomy

Introduction

Historical overview

This part of our message involves the fact that there is a history surrounding the book of Deuteronomy.

Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament, Volumes I–XV 1. Distribution

Within the corpus of early narrative, the noun appears only in Gen. 43:32; 46:34; Ex. 8:22(26) (bis; J?)—in each case observing that table fellowship with Canaanites is an “abomination” to the Egyptians, as is Israel’s offering sacrifice to Yahweh within the bounds of Egypt. The Israelites were thus aware that other nations and religions, too, had exclusionary customs and requirements.

What does this have to do with Deuteronomy 1:6?