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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...

commissioned him while Moses was still alive (Deut 31:7, 14–15, 23). Indeed, v. 6 virtually repeats Deut 31:7. The charge to “be strong and courageous” is suitable for the military task ahead. But the word used, “cause to inherit” (ESV; cf. “put in possession,” NRSV), speaks of more than victory, rather of legitimate occupation. The idea of “inheritance” is a way of expressing Israel’s God-given right to the land, frequent in Deuteronomy (Deut 4:21). The story of Joshua will tell first of the victory
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