Daniel I. Block

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The Apostle Paul's negative statements about the law have deafened the ears of many to the grace that Moses proclaims in Deuteronomy. Most Christians have a dim view of this book, which they consider to be primarily a book of laws. However, when we read or hear it read orally without prejudice, we discover that rather than casting Moses as a legislator, he appears as Israel's first pastor, whose congregation has gathered before him to hear him preach his final sermons. Accordingly, Deuteronomy represents prophetic preaching at its finest, as Moses seeks to inspire the people of God to a life of faith and godliness in response to God's repeated demonstrations of grace. Deuteronomy is a dead book for many, because we have not recognized this gospel; we have heard only law. The essays in this collection arise from a larger project driven by a passion to recover for Christians the life-giving message of the Hebrew Scriptures in general, and to open their ears to God's amazing grace in Deuteronomy in particular. The wide-ranging ""meditations"" in this volume do not all focus equally on the topic of God's grace, but this theme undergirds them all. FOR BACK COVER (Delete from Metadata): ""Daniel Block, in The Triumph of Grace, demonstrates why he is considered one of the premier Old Testament theologians of this generation. Lucid, thoughtful, engaging, and persuasive, Block brilliantly illuminates for his readers the theme of God's amazing grace in the Book of Deuteronomy."" --David S. Dockery, President, Trinity International University ""What a precious resource this is There are few who have immersed themselves in 'the gospel according to Moses' like Dan Block, and fewer still who have matched his scholarship (which is careful and creative in equal measure), warmhearted generosity, and overwhelming desire to live and communicate the gospel in Deuteronomy with integrity and rigor."" --J. Gary Millar, Principal, Queensland Theological College, Brisbane, Australia ""Block shows masterful sensitivity to all levels of the text and to intertextual relationships. He solves interpretive problems and overturns misconceptions while uncovering details of meaning and literary artistry that converge to carry themes of soaring theological significance."" --Roy E. Gane, Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Languages, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Andrews University ""The most profound and comprehensive collection of Daniel Block's articles to date, reflecting] exemplary scholarship marked by sound methodological inquiry, passionate engagement with the text, and a refreshing tone of humility."" -- Rebekah L. Josberger, Associate Professor of Hebrew and Old Testament, Multnomah Biblical Seminary ""Although these studies will not convince everyone, Block has covered immense ground, providing us with much food for thought. I, for one, hope Block continues 'conversing with Moses' for years to come."" --Brent A. Strawn, Professor of Old Testament, Emory University FOR FRONT MATTER: ""Daniel Block, in The Triumph of Grace, demonstrates why he is considered one of the premier Old Testament theologians of this generation. Lucid, thoughtful, engaging, and persuasive, Block brilliantly illuminates for his readers the theme of God's amazing grace in the Book of Deuteronomy. Scholars, pastors, and laypeople alike will be blessed and helped as they work through this significant volume. It is a joyful privilege to recommend this outstanding work."" --David S. Dockery, President, Trinity International University ""By his own testimony, Dan Block has been 'marinating' in Deuteronomy for over twenty years. This volume completes a trilogy of his essays on this important book. Like the previous books, the present one is--not unlike Deuteronomy itself --a collection of things old and new, including seven previously unpublished studies that cover Deuteronomy and: education, the book's genre/

How a biblical author says something is just as important as what they say. Designed for the pastor and Bible teacher, this series carefully analyzes the discourse of each Old Testament book and shows how the main thrust of each passage contributes to the development of the whole composition in the original Hebrew. For each passage, the ZECOT provides: The main idea of the passage. Its literary context. The author's original translation. Exegetical outline with Hebrew layout. Its structure and literary form. An explanation of the text. Its canonical and practical significance. While primarily designed for those with a basic knowledge of biblical Hebrew, Hebrew words are always explained so that anyone who desires to understand the Old Testament and communicate its message will benefit from the depth and accessibility these volumes offer.

An image rich, passage-by-passage commentary that integrates textual and artifactual context from the ancient Near East to inform our understanding and interpretation of the Hebrew Bible—while remaining respectful to the inerrancy of Scripture. Without a deep knowledge of the ancient cultures the Old Testament was born from, we can be tempted to impose our own culture on the text, potentially distorting it. This unique Bible backgrounds commentary examines:The history of the ancient Near East as a means of recovering knowledge of the events that shaped the lives of the people.The archaeology as a means of recovering the lifestyle reflected in the material cultures.The literature of the ancient Near East as a means of understanding the heart and soul of the people who inhabited the ancient world that Israel shared.Detailed exegetical notes are combined with comparative discussions of the cultural settings that help scholars interpret the early historical books: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and 1 & 2 Samuel.This volume of the celebrated Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary series brings these five books of the Bible into sharper focus—enabling scholars, pastors, and laity to access rich data from over one hundred and seventy years of explorations and excavations in the Near East.THE ZONDERVAN ILLUSTRATED BIBLE BACKGROUNDS COMMENTARY SERIESInvites you to enter the world of the Old Testament with a company of seasoned guides, experts who will give new insights into these cherished writings. Features:Over 2000 photographs, drawings, maps, diagrams, and charts provide a visual feast that breathes fresh life into the text.Passage-by-passage commentary presents archaeological findings, historical explanations, geographic insights, notes on manners and customs, and more.Analysis into the literature of the ancient Near East will open your eyes to new depths of understanding both familiar and unfamiliar passages.Written by an international team of 30 specialists, all top scholars in background studies.

THE NEW AMERICAN COMMENTARY is for the minister or Bible student who wants to understand and expound the Scriptures. Notable features include: * commentary based on THE NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION;* the NIV text printed in the body of the commentary;* sound scholarly methodology that reflects capable research in the original languages;* interpretation that emphasizes the theological unity of each book and of Scripture as a whole;* readable and applicable exposition.