Purpose: Reminds the people of what God has done and encourages them to rededicate their lives to Him.
Author: Moses', except for the final summary (which was probably written by Joshua after Moses death)
Original Audience: Israel (The New Generation entering the promise land)
Date Written: About 1407 – 1406 B.C.
Key Verses: Deuteronomy Chapter 7:9 "Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;"
Key People:
Moses, Joshua
Key Place: The Arabiah in Moab