The Book of Joshua - Forum 1: An Introduction to Joshua

A companion video to lesson 1 of the same series that asks the following questions:

What are some evangelical positions on the authorship of the book of Joshua?

What is your evaluation of Martin Noth's theory of the Deuteronomist and the so-called Deuteronomistic History?

When did the book of Joshua reach its completion?

What genres of writing can be found within the story of Joshua?

What is the overall literary structure of the book of Joshua?

How might the book of Joshua have impacted the original audience of the book?

Why did God command the destruction of the Canaanites in the book of Joshua?

How does the New Testament apply the imagery of warfare in the Old Testament to its original audiences and to believers today?

What are some ways that the theme of victorious conquest in Joshua applies to present-day Christians?

How does Jesus fulfill the theme of warfare against evil in the inauguration, continuation and consummation of his kingdom?

In what ways does the Holy Spirit empower us for spiritual warfare?

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