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ConvenantCovenant - An agreement that brings about a relationship of commitment between God and his people. The Jewish faith is based on the covenants made with Abraham, Moses and David.
Canaanites - The people of Canaan.
Deuteronomy
Patriarchal - The fifth book of the Bible. It contains a recapitulation of the Ten Commandments and much of the Mosaic law.
Exalt - To hold someone or something in very high regard (eg; Joshua 3:7)
Exhort - Strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.
The Jordan - In the book of Joshua the waters of the Jordan stop flowing for the Israelites to cross over.
Nun - Nun was the father of Joshua, son of Elishama, he grew up in, and may have spent his entire life in the Israelites Egyptian captivity. Nun is believed to be buried near his son which according to Joshua 24:30 is at Tim'nath-se'rah.
Patriarchal promise - of their ownown.
Rahab - A woman who lived in Jericho in the promised land and assisted the Israelites in capturing the city. In the book of Joshua she is described as being a prostitute. Rahab provided a place to stay for the spies that Joshua sent to Jericho, in return for this Joshua spared Rahab and her families lives when the city was burnt to the ground.
The Red Sea - Also known as the sea of reeds.

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The genre of the book of Joshua is narrative history. Using this style of writing the author was able to retell the story from the point of view of someone that was there, in this case mainly from Joshua. Narrative history writing is the practice of writing history in a story based form.
This style of writing may have been chosen as it often easier for history to be told through story telling, particularly in the times when literacy skills were uncommon. The story gives a record of the entrance and the conquest of the promise land by Joshua and his people.
The faithfulness of God in fulfilling all his good promises (1:2; 21:43-45).
The necessity of removing false gods and worshiping God alone (ch: 24).

Although the main genre of the book of Joshua is narrative, it story can specifically be described as being epic- the story of a nation engaged in matters of state, including warfare. Epic stories always have a central hero, so we can also view the book of Joshua (whose name means “The Lord saves”) as a hero story.
A feature of epics is the inclusion of epic catalogs (lists), and in the book of Joshua they are so extensive which is why the book becomes a historical chronicle in addition to an epic story.
Themes of the book.
The Lord's abiding presence as the key to strength and courage (e.g., 1:5-9).
The centrality of the Lord's instructions for succeeding in one's mission and acting with insight; land and rest as divine gifts (1:7-8).
The ability of the Lord to save the “outsider” (Rahab), and the danger of the “insider” falling away (Achan; see chapters 2 and 7).
The Lord as divine Warrior and the reality of judgment when iniquity is full (e.g., 10:42; 11:19-20).
The danger of presumption and failure to inquire of the Lord (e.g., 9:14).
The Lord as protector of the covenant (e.g., 10:1-15, particuarly vs 11).
The unity of the people of God (18:1-10; 22:34).
The sovereignty of God in giving his people place and rest (1:13; 11:23; 21:43-45).
The faithfulness of God in fulfilling all his good promises (1:2; 21:43-45).
The necessity of removing false gods and worshiping God alone (ch: 24).

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The Book of Joshua continues the story of the Israelites after the exodus from Egypt. The book chronicles the approximately 20 years of Joshua’s leadership of the people after Moses anointed him at the end of Deuteronomy.
Joshua comes immediately after the Pentateuch and in many ways completes its story. The theme of the first five books of the Bible is the progressive fulfillment of the “patriarchal promise” made first to Abraham (Gen.12:1-3) and reiterated to him, his son Isaac (Gen 26:2-4), and his grandson Jacob (Gen 28:13-15). In addition, these blessings would be enjoyed in the context of a close covenant relationship with God.

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The book of Joshua has four main sections: The early chapters describe the Israelites' preparations to conquer Canaan, and the first steps of the invasion (1:1–5:12). The central event in this section is the Israelites' crossing of the Jordan River (3:1-17).
The next section details the warfare between the invading Israelites and the native Canaanites (5:13–12:24). The most important battles were against Jericho (5:13–6:27), Ai and Bethel (8:1-29), an alliance of southern cities (10:1-43) and an alliance of northern cities (11:1-15). The conquest of Canaan was an important event in Israel's history, it allowed them to describe themselves as the inhabitants of the land that God had promised their forefathers, Israel was no longer referred to as just a people, but a land.

The genre of the book of Joshua is narrative history. Using this style of writing the author was able to retell the story from the point of view of someone that was there, in this case mainly from Joshua. Narrative history writing is the practice of writing history in a story based form.
This style of writing may have been chosen as it often easier for history to be told through story telling, particularly in the times when literacy skills were uncommon. The story gives a record of the entrance and the conquest of the promise land by Joshua and his people.
Although the main genre of the book of Joshua is narrative, it story can specifically be described as being epic- the story of a nation engaged in matters of state, including warfare. Epic stories always have a central hero, so we can also view the book of Joshua (whose name means “The Lord saves”) as a hero story.
A feature of epics is the inclusion of epic catalogs (lists), and in the book of Joshua they are so extensive which is why the book becomes a historical chronicle in addition to an epic story.

The main genres used withingenre of the book are...of Joshua is narrative history. Using this style of writing the author was able to retell the story from the point of view of someone that was there, in this case mainly from Joshua. Narrative history writing is the practice of writing history in a story based form.
This style of writing may have been chosen as it often easier for history to be told through story telling, particularly in the times when literacy skills were uncommon. The story gives a record of the entrance and the conquest of the promise land by Joshua and his people.

The book of Joshua was most likely written in the late second millennium B.C.
Origins of the text.
c. 1406/1220 b.c.
The book of Joshua recounts the Israelite conquest of the land of Canaan under the command of Joshua. The book opens at Shittim with Joshua's commission from the Lord as the leader of the Israelites, progresses through his victories over the Canaanite kings and the allotment of the land, and ends with Joshua's charge to the people to remain faithful to the Lord.
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The book of Joshua was most likely written in the late second millennium B.C.
Origins of the text.
c. 1406/1220 b.c.
The book of Joshua recounts the Israelite conquest of the land of Canaan under the command of Joshua. The book opens at Shittim with Joshua's commission from the Lord as the leader of the Israelites, progresses through his victories over the Canaanite kings and the allotment of the land, and ends with Joshua's charge to the people to remain faithful to the Lord.
Maps:
The setting of Joshua
Map of Canaanite nations.