The Story Of The Israelite Conquest Of Canaan

The book of Joshua occupies a central place in biblical history. In this book, the covenant promise of Yahweh to give the land of Canaan to Abraham and his descendants is fulfilled. Old Testament scholars have subjected the book of Joshua to critical study, especially with regards to archaeology and the historiography of the Israelite conquest and settlement. The primary interest of the author of this commentary is the message of the book of Joshua.