Ep 371 | Deuteronomy, Come Follow Me 2026 (May 11-17)

About this episode

The episode discusses the historical context and significance of the Book of Deuteronomy, including its edits and theological implications.

→ Watch on YouTube → Detailed Show Notes → Timestamps: (00:00) There is evidence that the Five Books of Moses and specifically the Book of Deuteronomy were edited both before and during the Babylonian captivity, around 600 B.C. (03:14) Many scholars see Deuteronomy as the “Book of the Law” that was discovered during Josiah’s reign from 640-609 B.C. (06:15) Examples of additions and redactions which demonstrate the history of the text. (12:54) The Book of Mormon and the New Testament bring balance to the religious reforms during Josiah’s reign. (15:35) The Deuteronomistic History is a term used in modern biblical studies to describe the books of Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel and 1-2 Kings. The Deuteronomistic History portrays a cohesive view of Israel. (18:46) Lehi and Nephi were at odds with the Jews at the time they left Jerusalem in 600 B.C. Examples from the Book of Mormon show how prophets disagreed with some of Deuteronomy’s ideas. (23:26) Deuteronomy centralizes worship and prohibits any altars outside of the temple. Visionaries were denigrated, yet Nephi knew the mysteries. (25:42) Deuteronomy focuses on the Abrahamic Covenant and stresses that Israel is to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Day, Bryce Dunford

Topics covered

• Deuteronomy
• biblical history
• religious reforms
• covenant renewal
• worship centralization
• prophetic disagreements

Keywords

• Deuteronomy
• Babylonian captivity
• Josiah
• Book of Mormon
• covenant
• worship
• prophets
• Israel

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Book of Deuteronomy, Book of Mormon, New Testament, Deuteronomistic History, King Benjamin’s speech

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