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Purpose of The Book of Joshua:
To teach Israel how to live in the land that God has given them.
Major Characters of The Book of Joshua:
God and Joshua
Summary of The Book of Joshua:
The book of Joshua shows that the Lord did fulfill his promises to Abraham (Gen.
13:15) and Moses (Ex. 3:8) in giving Israel the Promised Land. Thus, this book is a lesson on the
faithfulness of God and his promises (cf. 21:43-45; 23:14). At the same time, the book of Joshua sets the
stage for the beginning of a new era in God’s dealing with his people-namely, the history of Israel’s
failure to trust God and live up to their covenant obligations as his people (cf. 23:15-16). This had been
characteristic of Israel in the past as recorded in the Pentateuch and this characterizes the historical
books that follow.
Author and Dates of The Book of Joshua:
The book of Joshua is named for its leading character. The book's author, however, is
not explicitly mentioned. A number of features point to a date of origin in the late second millennium
B.C.
Outline of The Book of Joshua:
Themes of The Book of Joshua:
The partial conquest, distribution, and settlement of the promised land.
The dangers of idolatry.
Israel’s need for continuing covenant faithfulness to the one true God.
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