Deuteronomy 34:1-12
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- Reading the Text:
- NRSVÂ (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
- Hebrew Interlinear Bible, WLCv, WLC5, CHES, AV.
- The Bible Gateway: NRSV, RSV, NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
- The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
- The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
- Devarim 34: Massoretic, Hebrew, Aramaic, JPS.
- Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- Navigating the Bible: Text/Rabbinic commentary and Divrei Torah.
- Chapter VI, On Monogamy, Tertullian (c. 215)
- II.LIV,Against Celsus ,Origen. (c.246)
- Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
- From the Geneva Notes.
- "By this the favour of God is demonstrated, in that he does not leave his Church destitute of a governor."
- From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
- "Moses seemed unwilling to leave his work; but that being finished, he manifested no unwillingness to die."
- From Wesley's Notes.
- "Those who are well acquainted with another world, are not afraid to leave this."
- From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
- "Some think that he entered a cave and there died, being, according to an ancient tradition of Jews and Christians, buried by angels (Jude 9; Nu 21:20)."
- Contemporary References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
- The Center for Excellence in Preaching, resources from Calvin Theological Seminary: Comments & Observations, Textual Points, Illustration Ideas, 2017.
- Commentary, Deuteronomy 34:1-12Â | Randy Owens | A Plain Account, 2017
- Commentary, Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Sara Koenig, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2014.
- "Moses has been obedient and has had faith for so long that it must have been a profound gift to have his hopes and convictions confirmed by what he did see."
- "The Politics of Being Replaced," Timothy F. Simpson, Political Theology Today, 2014.
- "1. Nobody is irreplaceable."
- "When One Leader Dies," John C. Holbert, Opening the Old Testament, 2014.
- "There are and always will be wise leaders who speak the hard word of truth into ears who would prefer the easy words of the soft lie."
- "A Good Death,"Â Nikki Hardeman, Faith Element, 2014.
- "The God Who Met Moses on Nebo," Lynn Miller, Art & Faith Matters, celebrating our creative and living God by generating art and architecture resources for congregations and individuals. Art and Faith Matters facebook page contains additional resources.
- Radical Gratitude, Deuteronomy 34:1-12, lectionary-based stewardship, Northwest United Methodist Foundation. (.pdf)
- Commentary, Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Kathryn Schifferdecker, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011.
- "That story can continue to speak to people today who, even in the midst of disappointment, live by faith in the God of Moses, the God who does indeed fulfill promises."
- "Remembering Moses," Fr. Rick Morley, a garden path, 2011.
- "Just So You Know..." Danielle Shroyer, The Hardest Question, 2011.
- "I can't help but wonder what would have happened if grace had prevailed in this story."
- Commentary, Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Karla Suomala, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2008.
- "One commentator suggested that Moses must have in fact been in heaven, or at least pretty close, in order to see all of this. Another commentator thought Moses' view was such that he was also able to see through time as well as space, being given a glimpse of the future by God."
- Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
- Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Pentecost 24, Commentary, Background, Insights from Literary Structure, Theological Message, Ways to Present the Text. Anna Grant-Henderson, Uniting Church in Australia.
- "In Exod 33 Yahweh hid the face of Moses so that Moses wouldn't see the face of the Lord, but as in other places Moses is able to see the Lord face to face."
- The Old Testament Readings: Deuteronomy 34:1-12. Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
- "The point is made here (as well as in the stories of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, mentioned as the recipients of God?s promise of land {v. 4}), that those who lead God?s people, intercede for them and reprimand them when they transgress, the true servants of the Lord (v. 5), do not necessarily see the fulfilment of God?s promise."
- Parshah V'Zot HaBerachah, text, commentary, stories, sermons & articles from Chassidic Masters and others, from Chabad Lubavitch.
- Parshas Zos Habracha, Divrei Torah from The Project Genesis Torah Study. Index to numerous Orthodox articles and studies on Deuteronomy 33:1 - 34:12.
- "Transfiguration C - Exegetical Notes on Deuteronomy 34:1-12,"Â Douglas MacCallum Lindsay Judisch, Concordia Theological Seminary (LCMS - Indiana).
- Recommended articles from ATLAS, an online collection of religion and theology journals, are linked below. ATLAS Access options are available for academic institutions, alumni of selected theological schools, and clergy/church offices.
- Dunham, Robert E., "Unmarked Memories and the Road Ahead,"Â Journal for Preachers, 1994. (Sermon)
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Graudin, Arthur F., "Homiletical Helps on LW Series C.," Concordia Journal, 2007. (Section on this text begins on p. 65.)
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - "Homiletical Helps," Concordia Journal, 2010. (Section on this text begins on page 41)
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - "Homiletical Helps on LW Series C - Old Testament," Concordia Journal, 2004. (Section on this text begins on page 59.)
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials - Römer, Thomas C., and Marc Z. Brettler, "Deuteronomy 34 and the Case for a Persian Hexateuch," Journal of Biblical Literature, 2000.
  EBSCO ATLASerials, Religion Collection
  EBSCO ATLA Religion Database with ATLASerials
- Dunham, Robert E., "Unmarked Memories and the Road Ahead,"Â Journal for Preachers, 1994. (Sermon)
- Reviews:
- Sermons:
- None Like Moses -- Sermon for Proper 25 based on Deuteronomy 34:1-12 by William A. Jones from SermonSuite.
- "You Have a Call -- From God," the Rev. Dr. William K. Quick, Day 1, 2002.
- "Through the Wilderness to Promise," the Rev. Dr. William K. Quick, Day 1, 1999.
- With Children:
- Worshiping with Children, Including children in the congregation's worship, using the Revised Common Lectionary, Carolyn C. Brown, 2014. 2011.
- "Storypath Lectionary Links: Connecting Children's Literature with our Faith Story," October 26, 2014, Union Presbyterian Seminary. Connections: Deuteronomy 34:1-12 nad Badger's Parting Gifts by Susan Varley, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 andTesting the Ice by Sharon Robinson, Matthew 22:34-46 and With Love, Little Red Henby Alma Flor Ada. 2011.
- "Moses' Last Days,"Â "Wandering in the Wilderness,"Â Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts.
- "Moses Dies,"Â children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
- Drama:
- Graphics & Bulletin Materials:
- Hymnary.org, hymns, scores, media, information.
- Hymns and Music:
- Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Deuteronomy 34:1. The Cyber Hymnal.
- Fine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
- Movies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:Â
- Study Links and Resources for the Book of Deuteronomy
