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  1. [vwhy "The book of Joshua is one of the Bible's greatest testimonies to the mighty acts of God on behalf of Israel. It reports how the Lord gave Israel the land of Canaan (ch 1-12) and allotted it as an inheritance (ch 13-19), to fulfill the promises made to Abraham (Genesis 12:7 and 15:12-16). This story, along with the book's concluding call to faithfulness (ch 23-24), is pivotal to the theology and literature of the Old Testament." --from Joshua, by Jerome F.D. Creach

  2. The Book of Joshua: Main Ideas • Story of how God re-conquered Canaan. • God called his people to serve in his army under Joshua to take Canaan back from the Canaanites who had taken it by force earlier in history. • God helps them and aids them through it. (Religious meaning of the book). • Story of God breaking into the world, triumphing over nations with false gods. • Testifies to the truth that the God of Israel is the one, true and living God. • Canaan is God’s land and should be taken back.

  3. Joshua: The religious meaning Main Theme Book’s Title Joshua was called “Hoshea” (Num 13:8, 16) meaning: “salvation.” Moses changed his name to Joshua meaning: “The Lord saves” (or “The Lord gives victory”). Greek form of Joshua is “Jesus.” (foreshadows Jesus the messiah’s roll in bring all people together in God). • Story of conquest and fulfillment of the people of God. • Israel’s victories and control of the hill country and the Negev. • The establishment of God’s people, Israel, in the land he promised the patriarchs and Moses.

  4. Joshua and Israel’s victories: Sacrifice to God and thanksgiving for God’s aid • The “Ban”. In Hebrew: “Herem”. • Tribal custom of killing everyone in the defeated towns. • Shows Israel put all its trust in God alone during war and sought nothing for itself. • Wealth and booty of war were not for Israel to have. • Used for other purposes than personal wealth (see Achan in chapter 7)

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