Why is the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4–5) central to the theology of the book?
The Centrality of the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4–5) in the Theology of Deuteronomy The Shema, found in Deuteronomy 6:4–5, is one of the most significant passages in the Hebrew Bible: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your…