Deuteronomy 26: 16-19 as the central focus of the covenantal framework of Deuteronomy (original) (raw)

This paper examines Deuteronomy 26:16-19 as the core element within the broader covenantal framework of Deuteronomy, highlighting its treaty obligations and structural parallels with Hittite legal traditions. It explores various components including the covenant relationship formula, the influence of treaty law, and the implications for understanding Israel's exclusive relationship with Yahweh. It aims to offer insights on how these elements contribute to the interpretation of covenant in the Deuteronomic context.