Deuteronomy Commentary Comparisons
Bill T. Arnold — The Book Of Deuteronomy 1–11
Theological: Broadly Evangelical
Overall score: 9.0/10
A deep, faithful and pastorally sensitive guide to Deuteronomy’s first section, ideal for preaching and teaching.
Raymond Brown — The Message of Deuteronomy
Theological: Broadly Evangelical
Overall score: 8.3/10
A theologically grounded and pastorally rich guide to Deuteronomy that equips the church to hear Moses’ charge afresh.
Peter C. Craigie — The Book Of Deuteronomy
Theological: Broadly Evangelical
Overall score: 8.2/10
A clear, reliable, and pastorally rich guide to Deuteronomy’s theology and structure.
Deuteronomy Commentaries at a Glance
| Feature | Bill T. Arnold — The Book Of Deuteronomy 1–11 | Raymond Brown — The Message of Deuteronomy | Peter C. Craigie — The Book Of Deuteronomy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faithfulness to Scripture | 9/10 | 8.3/10 | 9/10 |
| Christ-centredness | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | 7/10 |
| Depth of Insight | 9/10 | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Pastoral Usefulness | 9.5/10 | 8.5/10 | 8/10 |
| Readability | 8.7/10 | 8.8/10 | 8/10 |
| Clarity of writing | 8.8/10 | 8.9/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall score | 9.0/10 | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 |