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Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Themes in Deuteronomy

Interesting reflection this week on the overall themes of Deuteronomy:

Power Differentials
  • Relation of those with more power to those without power.
  • Relation of the strong vs the weak
  • Relation of the rich vs the poor
  • Relation of man vs animals


    And

    Self Restraint
  • Look at others and the world around you
  • Go beyond the "I want" and empathize with others
  • Respect for life and compassion for others

    Summary of Deuteronomy Themes

    We are reading Deuteronomy 21
    here is a 'summary':
    Ki Tetze Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19

    There are seventy-two commandments in Ki Tetze, the largest number in any Torah portion. Topics covered include marriage and divorce, defiant children, fair weights and measures and charity for the poor. At the end of the sidra we are instructed to "blot out the memory of Amalek from under heaven."


    Here is a good commentary:
    Reflection of Ki Tetze

    After reading this one I am REALLY looking forward to the next few weeks in Torah Study (too bad I am going to miss 2 while I am away)
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