The History of Joshua: Viewed in Connection with the Topography of Canaan, and the Customs of the Times in Which He Lived
Overview
Thornley Smith’s work creates a comprehensive overview of the book of Joshua the man, producing a vivid biography of the life and times of Joshua. Chapter by chapter, Smith unearths customs, traditions, and the layout of the land as the Israelites move forth in their conquest. His detailed and fluid descriptions paint a brilliant picture of this era in biblical history, offering a richer view of a traditionally straightforward historic book.
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Key Features
- Functions as a history rather than a commentary
- Discusses the events and happenings of the book of Joshua
- Includes many illustrations accompanying the text
Contents
- Joshua the Minister of Moses
- Joshua the Successor of Moses
- The Spies Sent to Jericho
- The Passage of the Jordan
- The Siege of Jericho
- The Sin and Punishment of Achan
- The Destruction of Ai
- The Gibeonites
- The Defeat of the Five Kings
- Further Victories
- The Inheritance of Caleb
- The Lot of Judah and Benjamin
- The Lot of Simeon and Dan
- The Lot of Ephraim and Manasseh
- The Lot of Issachar and Zebulun
- The Lot of Naphtali and Asher
- The Levitical Cities and the Cities of Refuge
- The Last Years and Death of Joshua
Product Details
- Title: The History of Joshua: Viewed in Connection with the Topography of Canaan, and the Customs of the Times in Which He Lived
- Author: Thornley Smith
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson and Sons
- Publication Date: 1875
- Pages: 285