Commentaries on Deuteronomy
A list of the best commentaries on Deuteronomy ranked by scholars, journal reviws, and site users. You can find the best commentary on Deuteronomy for you using the tools on the right side.
Top 3
The Book of Deuteronomy. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1976.
PastorTimothy72
I have become a collector of commentaries ever since my seminary days in the 1990s. more
Tim Challies
As is usually the case, there is one commentary that most experts agree to be at the top of the class. more
Ben_Harvey
Craigie has written an excellent commentary on one of the most important books in the bible, the book of Deuteronomy. more
Derek W. H. Thomas
Especially helpful on the role of the covenant in Deuteronomy. more
Deuteronomy. ApOTC. IVP Academic, 2002.
ThomasCreedy
This is a seriously impressive commentary on Deuteronomy - not least as McConville does a lot in a relatively short space. more
Crux Sola (Nijay Gupta's Blog)
In the semi-technical category, my first choice is Gordon McConville’s Apollos Old Testament Commentary. more
Tim Challies
McConville’s work also receives many accolades. more
Ligonier Ministries (Keith A. Mathison)
Another strong contender for the top spot is the recent commentary by McConville. more
Deuteronomy. UBOT. Hendrickson, 1996.
Crux Sola (Nijay Gupta's Blog)
My favorite non-technical commentary these days is Chris Wright’s Deuteronomy: Understanding the Bible Commentary. more
Tim Challies
After the first three volumes it becomes far more difficult to find consensus among the experts. more
Denver Seminary Journal
A leading Old Testament ethicist presents an Evangelical interpretation of the text. more
New and Notable
The Book of Deuteronomy: Chapters 1–11. NICOT. Eerdmans, 2022.
Journal of Evangelical Theological Society
For each passage, Arnold gives his own fresh translation of the Hebrew text and provides extensive textual critical notes with rationale, which is a special component of this commentary. more
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Forthcoming Commentaries
| Year | Author | Title | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| forthcoming 2025 | DeRouchie, Jason S. | Deuteronomy | Pillar Old Testament Commentary |
| forthcoming 2024 | Charles, Jr., H. B. | Exalting Jesus in Deuteronomy | Christ-Centered Exposition |
| forthcoming | Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy | Reformation Commentary on Scripture | |
| forthcoming | Arnold, Bill T. | The Book of Deuteronomy: Chapters 12–34 | New International Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Brettler, Mark Zvi | Deuteronomy | Illuminations Commentary Series |
| forthcoming | Campbell, Jonathan G. | Deuteronomy Through the Centuries | Blackwell Bible Commentaries |
| forthcoming | Hernández, Dominick S. | Deuteronomy | Baker Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Houtman, Cornelis | Deuteronomy | Historical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Josberger, Rebekah | Deuteronomy | Evangelical Exegetical Commentary |
| forthcoming | Levinson, Bernard M. | Deuteronomy | Hermeneia |
| forthcoming | Maurais, Jean | Deuteronomion | SBL Commentary on the Septuagint |
| forthcoming | Millar, J. Gary | Deuteronomy | Christian Standard Commentary |
| forthcoming | Moskala, Jiri; Wells, A. Rahel | Deuteronomy | Seventh-day Adventist International Bible Commentary |
| forthcoming | Richter, Sandra L. | Deuteronomy | Commentaries for Christian Formation |
| forthcoming | Stackert, Jeffrey; Baden, Joel S. | Deuteronomy | International Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Strawn, Brent A. | Deuteronomy | New Cambridge Bible Commentary |
| forthcoming | Tiffany, Frederick G. | Deuteronomy | Forms of the Old Testament Literature |
| forthcoming | van Wijk-Bos, Johanna W. H. | Deuteronomy | Wisdom Commentary Series |
| forthcoming | Vogt, Peter T. | Deuteronomy | Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament |
| forthcoming | Weinfeld, Moshe; Seely, David R. | Deuteronomy 12–34 | Anchor Yale Bible |