1. For a useful summary of the discussion, see J. G. Millar, Now Choose Life: Theology and ethics in Deuteronomy (NSBT, 6: Leicester: Apollos, 1998), 41-66. He says, "To summarize the debate, it seems fair to say that attempts to establish a distinct ANE treaty genre into which Deuteronomy fits neatly have not succeeded . . . On balance, I am convinced that it is best to abandon attempts to identify Deuteronomy with particular international treaty documents . . ." (42-43).
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