Sinai: Love and Loyalty

Question 1

Deuteronomy

Answer 1

Last book of Pentateuch, a prophetic restatement of events at sinai in the books of Exodus and numbers

Question 2

Possible context for Deuteronomy- Assyria

Answer 2

Northern Kingdom was exiled in 722 BC, Judah (Southern kingsom) becomes the Vassal, benefits ofor both with strings attacked. With sworn allegiance

Question 3

Possible context for Deuteronomy- Vassal Treaty. What’s it called if it’s broken?

Answer 3

Sin- not just a political term. Used to make religious parallels too- laws like religious sin. No king above me, extends to further generations, be completely loyal, don’t change anything…

Question 4

Love= ______________ in Deuteronomy

Answer 4

Loyalty

Question 5

What language was used in Deuteronomy to convey a theological message?

Answer 5

Vassal Treaty

Question 6

Deeper meaning of Deuteronomy and question attached

Answer 6

Covenant with God is better than it is with Esarhaddon (because God’s love is 2-way and redeemable if you sin). Where is your allegiance?