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The Law of Moses asks and answers questions essential to the reading of Scripture. Some of these questions are launched upwards: Who is Yahweh? What are his credentials, promises, and expectations? Can he be trusted? Other questions of torah are launched outwardly: Who is this Moses? What are his credentials? Can he be regarded as a reliable guide? Finally, questions of torah are...

obey all the law my servant Moses gave you” (1:7). To obey Moses is to obey torah. To obey torah is to obey Yahweh. Growing from the first concern is a second: the book of Joshua seeks to communicate the identity and ongoing program of Yahweh. A “pedestrian campaign” by the people will only be successful to the degree that it follows the lead of Yahweh. This will be no contest of arms. Here, the question is voiced: is Yahweh dependable as war-maker and promise-giver? A positive answer assists in
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