Synopses & Reviews
The book of Joshua is often troubling what should we make of the fact that the violent occupation of land is not simply presented, but celebrated? How can we reconcile that with the key role the book plays in the biblical drama of salvation? What should we make of the God of Joshua? / In this volume Gordon McConville and Stephen Williams interpret Joshua in relation to Christian theology, addressing such questions and placing the book in its proper place in the canonical whole. McConville deals specifically with the commentary and exegesis of the text. Williams then moves in to focus on issues of interpretation. He addresses key theological themes, such as land, covenant, law, miracle, judgment (with the problem of genocide), and idolatry. / The authors posit that the theological topics engaged in Joshua are not limited to the horizons of the author and first readers of the book, but that Joshua is part of a much larger testimony which concerns readers yet today.
Synopsis
Seeking to bridge the existing gap between biblical studies and systematic theology, this distinctive series offers section-by-section exegesis of the Old Testament texts in close conversation with theological concerns. Written by respected scholars, the THOTC volumes aim to help pastors, teachers, and students engage in deliberately theological interpretation of Scripture.
About the Author
J. Gordon McConville is professor of Old Testament theology at the University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham, England.
Stephen N. Williams is professor of systematic theology at Union Theological College, Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Table of Contents
Introduction to Joshua / Gordon McConville -- Commentary on Joshua / Gordon McConville -- Theological horizons of Joshua. Theology in the book of Joshua / Stephen Williams -- Joshua and biblical theology / Gordon McConville -- A response to Gordon McConville / Stephen Williams -- Reading Joshua today / Stephen Williams -- A response to Stephen Williams / Gordon McConville.