Includes 13 lessons with suggested responses and commentary on the biblical text.
The Book of Joshua is a historical account of how the Israelites conquered Canaan, the land God promised them in the covenant with Abraham. The book details Joshua’s obedience to God, the bloody-yet-miraculous battles, and the division of the land among the 12 tribes.
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“Where do Christians find their unity today? There is in the New Covenant a unity based on one altar in one house with one family. The sacrament of the Eucharist, the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, symbolizes and makes real our unity in Christ, gathered around the true High Priest and his delegated ministerial priests.” (Page 147)
“The word ‘meditate’ can be likened to the word ruminate, meaning ‘to chew the cud.’” (Page 13)
“ God requires two things of Joshua. First, he must be strong and courageous.” (Page 12)
“This is what theologians call a theophany—a visible manifestation of God.” (Page 39)
“The second condition God imposes is that Joshua must follow his laws carefully just as Moses passed them down.” (Page 13)
This Bible study program is rooted in sound biblical scholarship and in the Church’s magisterium. I hope you will welcome and support this important Bible study program in your parishes.
—Most Rev. Peter Jugis, bishop, Charlotte
This program covers all the desirable bases—thorough textual analysis and exegesis, stimulating questions to engage the individual subscriber, and direct and faithful connections of what has been studied to the Catechism, and to the magisterial writings of the Church. I can easily assure any pastor, that this program will not only enhance the spiritual lives of your people individually, but also the level of spiritual vitality of your parish.
—Most Rev. John F. Donoghue, archbishop emeritus, Atlanta