Author: Moses (Rom. 10:19, quoting Deut. 32:21; Neh. 13:1, referring to Deut. 23:3;
Luke 20:28, referring to Deut. 25:5), the author of the five books of the Law
(31:9, 24; Luke 24:27, 44; John 1:45; 5:46; Acts 28:23; 2 Cor. 3:15). The final chapter (ch. 34) was probably written by someone other than Moses.
Time of Writing: Approximately 1452 B.C., before the end of Israel's wandering in the wilderness for forty years (Num. 32:13).
Place of Writing: In the plains of Moab (34:1).
Time Period Covered: The last two months of 1452 B.C., the fortieth year after the exodus from Egypt (1:3; 4:8).
