Boloje, Blessing Onoriode2019-01-232019-01-232018-10-25Boloje, B.O., 2018, ‘Deuteronomy 15:1–11 and its socio-economic blueprints for community living’, HTS Teologiese Studies/ Theological Studies 74(1), a5147. https://DOI.org/10.4102/hts.v74i1.5147.0259-9422 (print)2072-8050 (online)10.4102/hts.v74i1.5147http://hdl.handle.net/2263/68208This article is based on the research conducted and presented by the author during the International ProPent Conference held at the University of Pretoria (02–04 September 2017) on ‘The Pentateuch and its Reception (in other parts of the Bible or Early Judaism or Christianity)’.Biblical criticism regards biblical books as fundamental texts expressing and embodying the core of faith and practice of a believing community. Thus, in line with canonical criticism, this article assumes the Book of Deuteronomy as a basic text, cherished and believed by those who practice the Jewish and Christian faiths. Primarily, the article analyses the text of Deuteronomy 15:1–11 against the background of its social vision for community living in ancient Israel. The potential significance of this humanitarian and/or brotherly ethics and its associated benefits are the secondary concerns of the article. The article, however, does not preclude reflection on scholarly discussions regarding Deuteronomy’s compositional history, though with limited focus. The article holds that a practical understanding and appropriation of Deuteronomy’s radical humanitarian vision will not only help in raising a healthy community which functions as an alternative to poverty but also reinvigorate commitment to a mission of social responsibility for God’s people living in covenant and/or faith communities.en© 2018. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Book of DeuteronomyFaithIsraelPovertyBiblical socio-economicsCommunity livingEconomic justice in scripturePoverty and inequalityDebt forgivenessTheology articles SDG-01SDG-01: No povertyTheology articles SDG-10SDG-10: Reduced inequalitiesTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsArticle