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Joshua : evangelical biblical theology commentary / David G. Firth ; general editors T. Desmond Alexander, Thomas R. Schreiner, Andreas J. K�ostenberger ; assistant editors James M. Hamilton, Kenneth A. Mathews, Terry L. Wilder.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary (EBTC) seriesPublication details: Bellingham, WA ; Lexham Academic, 2021.Description: xvi, 425 pages map ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 9781683594406
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • BS 1295.53 .F478 2021
Contents:
Introduction -- Biblical and theological themes: Faithfulness and obedience -- Identity of the people of God -- Joshua and Jesus -- Land as God's gift -- Leadership -- Power and government -- Rest -- The promise of God -- Exposition.
Summary: "Joshua is not merely a story of conquest. It's a treasure trove of theology. David G. Firth interprets the book of Joshua with a sensitivity to its role as Christian Scripture. Joshua is marginalized in many churches, often because its message is misunderstood. Firth reveals that, rather than simply being a story of conquest, Joshua is concerned with matters of identity and faithfulness. It exhorts God's people to live out their calling in light of God's promises."--
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Books Books AIU/NEGST - Tony Wilmot Memorial Library General Stacks General Circulation BS 1295.53 .F478 2021 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available T01025W3232

Includes bibliographical references (pages 403-408) and index.

Introduction -- Biblical and theological themes: Faithfulness and obedience -- Identity of the people of God -- Joshua and Jesus -- Land as God's gift -- Leadership -- Power and government -- Rest -- The promise of God -- Exposition.

"Joshua is not merely a story of conquest. It's a treasure trove of theology. David G. Firth interprets the book of Joshua with a sensitivity to its role as Christian Scripture. Joshua is marginalized in many churches, often because its message is misunderstood. Firth reveals that, rather than simply being a story of conquest, Joshua is concerned with matters of identity and faithfulness. It exhorts God's people to live out their calling in light of God's promises."--

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