The Book of Deuteronomy, the fifth and final book of the Torah, is a collection of Moses’ final sermons to the Israelites before they enter the Promised Land. Delivered during the last 40 days of their 40-year journey in the wilderness, these sermons reiterate and expand upon the laws given earlier in Exodus and Leviticus. Deuteronomy emphasizes the importance of obedience to God’s commandments, recounts the history of Israel’s journey from Egypt, and underscores the covenant between God and the Israelites. The book is structured around three main speeches by Moses, which include a historical review, a detailed restatement of the law, and a series of blessings and curses contingent on Israel’s faithfulness.
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