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Deuteronomy and Ancient Treaties
- Deuteronomy's structure mimics ancient Near Eastern suzerain-vassal treaties found in Hittite and Assyrian cultures.
- This treaty framework shapes Deuteronomy's emphasis on covenant fidelity and loyalty to Yahweh alone.
Deuteronomy's Unique Structure
- Deuteronomy is structured as three speeches of Moses framed by a third-person prologue and epilogue.
- This structure highlights the transition preparing Israel for life without Moses.
Difference in Ten Commandments
- Deuteronomy's 10 Commandments differ from Exodus, especially in the Sabbath's rationale.
- Deuteronomy emphasizes humanitarian reasons linked to Israel's slavery in Egypt rather than God's rest after creation.