What is Deuteronomy?
{{Books of the Old Testament}} '''Deuteronomy''' is a book in the [[Bible]]. It is the last of the five books of [[Moses]], meaning it deals with Moses, the [[Israel]]ites and their [[Ancestor|ancestors]], and their relationship with [[God]]. It is part of the [[Torah]]. The [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]] name of the book is {{lang|he|Dbariym}}, which means 'Words.' == Layout == === The Beginning === The book begins with the words Moses spoke to the Israelites in the [[wilderness]] east of the [[Jordan River|Jordan]]. He told them that they had been very [[Rebellion|rebellious]] towards God, so God made them travel from place to place before reaching the land he promised them. This was the fortieth year they travelled. === The Causes === Moses told the Israelites what had happened throughout their journey. He scolded them for disobeying God, who made them go through a very hard journey. Moses then gave them the Law, teaching them what must be done, and what cannot be done. These laws were given to him by God. (See [[Ten Commandments]].) The Law warns against [[Worship|worshipping]] other gods, and tells that all Israel, every one, must obey God alone. He warned them against worshipping [[Idol|idols]], and commanded them to treat the [[Poverty|poor]], foreigners, and [[Orphan|orphans]] well. If the Israelites obey God, they will prosper (be successful). But God predicted that the future [[Generation|generations]] will [[Suffering|suffer]] because of their disobedience. One day, however the Israelites would return to God. === The Tablets === God then commanded Moses to write the Law on stone tablets for the Israelites to remember. Then Moses formally made [[Book of Joshua|Joshua]], son of Nun, the new leader over the Israelites. God gave Moses a song to sing, and asked him to teach it to the Israelites. The song would remind them in the future about how they had gone against God. === The death of Moses === Moses was very old - 120 years - during that time. He knew he was going to die because God had to