What is the theological significance of Deuteronomy 27? This chapter evokes many questions in relation to the different rituals prescribed. This article wants to explore the function of this chapter in the overall flow of the book.

The Old Testament views leadership in general as a privilege granted to an individual in order to serve the interests of those who are led. This view of leadership is reflected in particular in Deuteronomy's version of the Decalogue. This article offers a comparison of Deuteronomy 5's versions of the Decalogue with Exodus 20.

The Shema in Deuteronomy 6:4-5 is a call for exclusive covenant commitment to Yahweh. The importance of the Shema can be seen in its reflection in the Gospels. Block discusses the problem of the Shema and the significant factors in its interpretation. He concludes that the Shema should be interpreted as a monotheistic confession.

In this article, Block reflects on how in particular the book of Deuteronomy came to be viewed as the book of Moses. The article begins by describing the problem and its significance. It surveys the solutions that have been proposed. The main section of the paper considers the evidence for the genesis of the book and its relevance for the interpretation of Scripture.

In this essay Block reflects on the way Gideon is portrayed in Judges 6-Judges 9. Gideon's real name is Jerubbaal. The god after whom he was named took up the challenge proposed by Joash in Judges 6:31–32.

What is the significance of the self-designation of the descendants of Jacob as the "house of Israel" within its ancient Near Eastern context?