Book Religion? The Role of the Scroll in Deuteronomy

This essay engages with Kåre Berge’s reflections on book religion in Deuteronomy. It first elaborates upon the concepts of and considers aspects literary rhetorical anatomy Then it argues that salient point Deuteronomy is not text Torah as such, but doing what says. orientation towards religious practice squarely similar to adjacent strands ancient Hebrew religion. Deuteronomy, however, adds certain practices, all which required use (oral or written) texts. The had little potential generate common change, could be seen a force changes leadership. Finally, concept religion—as classificatory an analytical perspective.