How does Deuteronomy portray monotheism as central to Israel’s identity?

Monotheism and Israel’s Identity in Deuteronomy Deuteronomy, the fifth book of the Pentateuch, occupies a pivotal place in the Hebrew Bible. Often framed as Moses’ final speeches to the Israelites before entering the Promised Land, it serves as both a theological manifesto and a legal compendium. One of its most…