Peter C. Craigie's volume on Deuteronomy remains a benchmark for its handling of the book as covenant renewal, read in light of the suzerain treaty patterns known from the ancient Near East. He works through the historical prologue, the Shema and the great commandment, the statutes governing worship, justice, kingship and warfare, and the blessings and curses, with the closing songs and the death of Moses.

The New International Commentary on the Old Testament is a standard evangelical series working from the Hebrew text, with the author's own translation, detailed notes on language and background, and sustained attention to the theology of each book. Deuteronomy stands behind much of the Old Testament and is quoted repeatedly by Christ, so this volume earns its place for preachers, students, and anyone tracing the Bible's covenant structure. Craigie writes with unusual clarity for a technical commentary.