Joshua David G. Firth.
Material type:
- 9781683594406
- 1683594401
- BS1295.53 .F478 2021
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Reformational Study Centre Commentary | 220.7 #COM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | RSC042996 |
"Bibliography": pages 403-408.
Includes bibliographical references 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. Entering the land (1:1-5:12) ; Taking the land (5:13-12:24) ; Allotting the land (13:1-21:45) ; Preparations for life in the land (22:1-24:33).
"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."--