SUMMARY
God owns all that is, and God focuses attention on the widowA widow is a woman whose spouse has died, often plunging her into poverty and putting her in a vulnerable position in society. Jesus, in his concern for the poor, regards widows with compassion and concern. More, orphan, and foreigner. Since God has chosen the Israelites, they, too, should show special care for the widow, orphan, and foreigner.
ANALYSIS
In the PentateuchThe Pentateuch is a Christian term the first five books of the Old Testament. These books contain stories of Israel's early history, God's covenants, and many laws such as the Ten Commandments). More, history, prophets, writings and New Testament, special emphasis is placed on providing for those who, because of structural difficulties and cultural inequities, have a more difficult time providing for themselves. Deuteronomy is in profound accord with the rest of Scripture in asserting that the Israelites should practice extra care for widows, orphans, and foreigners, because God does the same.
