The Nomadic Nature of Faithfulness

The book of Deuteronomy begins with the transition of Moses' and his summation of God's acts on behalf of the people of Israel. He gives a recap of the Covenant Code from Sinai. A close reading of the text demonstrates that Deuteronomy has more humanitarian concerns that does that which was given to Moses on the mountain. What Deuteronomy is trying to do in light of a new epoch of time and a new generation is to use what happened at Sinai as a motivator for reimagining the law in light of what has been experienced. 

                 A comparison of the text reveals that Deuteronomy omits many civil matters related to the law and emphasizes the moral and liturgical aspects. Doing so brings to the forefront the selectivity, deliberateness, and determination the writer has with expanding and expounding upon what has previously been written to include and dignify members of the yet overlooked society. In this way, Deuteronomy is more concerned with the humanitarian aspects of the law than …