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In this episode on Deuteronomy 34 and Joshua 1–5, Joel offers some thoughts about the cyclical nature of history and how to read Joshua.

RESOURCES:

There are several articles describing how we might read Joshua:

-Mostly accessible: https://bibleproject.com/blog/why-did-god-command-the-invasion-of-canaan-in-the-book-of-joshua/

-Readably academic: https://authentictheology.com/2017/08/18/7-interesting-things-about-the-book-of-joshua-why-most-scholars-think-it-is-not-an-accurate-historical-description/

-Highly academic: https://preachingsource.com/journal/reading-the-book-of-joshua/

-Academic, and in opposition to the position I take: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/good-book-blog/2019/violence-against-the-canaanites-in-deuteronomy-and-joshua-reconsidered

Some thoughts about Rahab: https://www.workingtolive.com/story-rahab-faith-action-can-transform/

A devotional on the Commander of the Lord's Army: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/commander-lords-army/

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