The Message of Joshua (The Bible Speaks Today Series)

The Message of Joshua (The Bible Speaks Today Series)

The book of Joshua recounts the momentous events of IsraelÂ’s entry into Canaan, the promised land: JoshuaÂ’s commission and reassurance, crossing the Jordan river, the capture of Jericho and Ai, the grand covenant renewal ceremony at Mount Ebal, the curious treaty with the Gibeonites, and a rapid overview of the campaigns in the south and the north. The second half of the book gives extensive details of the allotment of the land to each tribe, before resuming the conquest story and concluding with farewell speeches and burial notices. It is an action-packed storyâ€•but perhaps more than any other, Joshua is the Old Testament book that most troubles contemporary readers, whether Christians or critics: IsnÂ’t there too much violence, and isnÂ’t this inconsistent with the rest of Scripture, and the gospel? David Firth begins his excellent exposition with a careful and helpful response to this issue. However, while addressing the problems is undoubtedly important, we must also consider how the book continues to speak to us today as GodÂ’s word. FirthÂ’s basic contention is that we have to read Joshua as part of GodÂ’s mission, which for much of the Old Testament centered on Israel, but finds its ultimate focus in Jesus Christ. The book challenges those who have read it down through the ages to recognize that God not only includes those who join him in his mission, he also excludes those who choose to set themselves against it.
Country USA
Brand IVP Academic
Manufacturer IVP Academic
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780830824427
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	IVP Academic
Manufacturer	IVP Academic
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780830824427
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

The Message of Joshua (The Bible Speaks Today Series)

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