Joshua: An Introduction and Study Guide: Crossing Divides (T&T Clark’s Study Guides to the Old Testament) - Softcover

McConville, James Gordon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 056767097X ISBN 13: 9780567670977

Publisher: T&T Clark, 2017

Synopsis

The book of Joshua, with its memorable images of the crossing of the River Jordan and the miraculous conquest of the city of Jericho, plays an important part in the Old Testament’s narrative and theology of God’s promise and gift of the land of Canaan to Israel. In this guide, Gordon McConville considers the various aspects of interpreting Joshua, including questions of its origins and occasion, its literary formation and its theology. He also looks squarely at the difficulties it poses to the modern reader, and the dangers of simplistic interpretations, especially when allied with power systems. Yet, among the possible approaches to Joshua, certain readings suggest unexpected messages, and with the book’s memorable central image of crossing a river in an escape from tyranny into new life, it can prompt fruitful reflection on other ‘crossings’, perhaps helping us to overcome the deepest human hostilities.

About this title

About the Authors

J. Gordon McConville is Professor of Old Testament Theology at the University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, England.

Adrian H. Curtis is Senior Lecturer in Old Testament Studies in the University of Manchester.

Edition details

• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 056767097X
• ISBN 13: 9780567670977
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96