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Gordon McConville and Stephen Williams interpret the book of Joshua in relation to Christian theology, providing exegetical commentary and reflection on an often-troubling book that nonetheless plays a key role in the biblical drama of salvation. McConville and Williams address significant theological themes in Joshua, such as land, covenant, law, miracle, judgment, and idolatry. They posit that...

Finally, the seven-day structure of the event has unmistakable echoes of the creation account (Gen 1:1–2:3). This may point to a kind of completion: Israel’s journey from Egypt to land is complete in the symbolic act of taking Jericho.32 It may also indicate a connection between the “good” creation of Genesis 1 and the land Israel is about to enter. And there are sabbatical overtones: Israel is on the verge of entering its “rest” (see Deut 12:9–10 in this connection). 6:15–21 The action proceeds
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