A Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Joshua

by Johann Peter Lange; Philip Schaff; F. R. Fay; George R. Bliss

Publisher:

Faithlife

, 2008

Overview

Lange’s Commentary on the Holy Scriptures has served as a standard reference for more than a century. The subtitle “Critical, Doctrinal, and Homiletical” aptly describes the three-pronged approach to the biblical text. This translated version of the German text is often considered by many to be superior to the original.

Contents

Top Highlights

“Clemens Rom. who not only makes Rahab a pattern of πίστις and φιλοξενία, but praises in her a certain προφητεία, since he finds in the red line a sign of the redemption through Christ’s blood of all who believe and hope in the Lord.’ This red line is applied allegorically by Starke also, ‘This red, scarlet precious line,’ he says, ‘leads us to the blood of the paschal lamb of the O. T. ... but still more plainly points us to the precious, crimson blood of Jesus, shed for us, etc., by which we are upheld and kept unto salvation, as Rahab and her family were kept alive and safe by that red line.’” (Page 50)

“Besides that Rahab has received an honorable position in the genealogical record of Jesus (Matt. 1:5), she is mentioned with praise by the author of the Epistle to the Hebrews (11:31) as well as by James (2:25), as a woman of vigorous faith.” (Page 50)

“The Epistle to the Hebrews, and that of James celebrate her memory and glorify her faith and her works (Heb. 11:31; James 2:25).” (Page 48)

“Should he have done this? the question has been asked.² Toward the answer it may be said, That the use of human prudence, with all trust in divine providence, is not only allowable, but often also a binding duty. Joshua ought not, in his position as a general, to enter into a strange and hostile land without having explored it first. He proceeded in full conformity with the example of Moses, Num. 13.” (Page 46)

“The repetition during several days of this procession about the city could only be designed to exercise Israel in unconditional faith and patient trust in the power and assistance of God, and to impress deeply upon him that it was the omnipotence and fidelity of Jehovah alone which could give into his hand this fortified city, the bastion of the whole land.’” (Page 71)

Product Details

• Title: A Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Joshua
• Authors: Johann Peter Lange, Philip Schaff, F. R. Fay, George R. Bliss
• Series: Lange’s Commentary
• Publisher: Faithlife
• Print Publication Date: 2008
• Logos Release Date: 2008
• Era: era:modern
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Bible. O.T. Joshua › Commentaries
• Resource ID: LLS:LANGE06JOS
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-10-05T17:02:56Z