Joshua 1-12

A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Bible & Bible Studies, Old Testament, Criticism & Interpretation, Commentaries
Cover of the book Joshua 1-12 by Thomas B. Dozeman, Yale University Press
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Thomas B. Dozeman ISBN: 9780300172737
Publisher: Yale University Press Publication: August 25, 2015
Imprint: Yale University Press Language: English
Author: Thomas B. Dozeman
ISBN: 9780300172737
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication: August 25, 2015
Imprint: Yale University Press
Language: English
An acknowledged expert on the Hebrew Bible, Thomas Dozeman offers a fresh translation of the Hebrew and Greek texts of the book of Joshua and explores the nature, function, and causes of the religious violence depicted therein. By blending the distinct teachings of Deuteronomy and the Priestly literature, Dozeman provides a unique interpretation of holy war as a form of sacred genocide, arguing that, since peace in the promised land required the elimination of the populations of all existent royal cities, a general purging of the land accompanied the progress of the ark of the covenant. This essential work of religious scholarship demonstrates how the theme of total genocide is reinterpreted as partial conquest when redactors place Joshua, an independent book, between Deuteronomy and Judges. The author traces the evolution of this reinterpretation of the central themes of religious violence while providing a comparison of the two textual versions of Joshua and an insightful analysis of the book’s reception history.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
An acknowledged expert on the Hebrew Bible, Thomas Dozeman offers a fresh translation of the Hebrew and Greek texts of the book of Joshua and explores the nature, function, and causes of the religious violence depicted therein. By blending the distinct teachings of Deuteronomy and the Priestly literature, Dozeman provides a unique interpretation of holy war as a form of sacred genocide, arguing that, since peace in the promised land required the elimination of the populations of all existent royal cities, a general purging of the land accompanied the progress of the ark of the covenant. This essential work of religious scholarship demonstrates how the theme of total genocide is reinterpreted as partial conquest when redactors place Joshua, an independent book, between Deuteronomy and Judges. The author traces the evolution of this reinterpretation of the central themes of religious violence while providing a comparison of the two textual versions of Joshua and an insightful analysis of the book’s reception history.

More books from Yale University Press

Cover of the book Science in the Service of Children, 1893-1935 by Thomas B. Dozeman
Cover of the book How the Bible Became Holy by Thomas B. Dozeman
Cover of the book The First Victory by Thomas B. Dozeman
Cover of the book Credit Between Cultures: Farmers, Financiers, and Misunderstanding in Africa by Thomas B. Dozeman
Cover of the book The Vulnerability Thesis: Interest Group Influence and Institutional Design by Thomas B. Dozeman
Cover of the book A Man and His Presidents by Thomas B. Dozeman
Cover of the book Raised on Christian Milk by Thomas B. Dozeman
Cover of the book Rwanda by Thomas B. Dozeman
Cover of the book The Creative Artist's Legal Guide: Copyright, Trademark and Contracts in Film and Digital Media Production by Thomas B. Dozeman
Cover of the book Wetware by Thomas B. Dozeman
Cover of the book Broken Bargain by Thomas B. Dozeman
Cover of the book The Bill of Rights: Creation and Reconstruction by Thomas B. Dozeman
Cover of the book Crossing the Line: A Bluejacket's Odyssey in World War II by Thomas B. Dozeman
Cover of the book Engines of Truth by Thomas B. Dozeman
Cover of the book Presidents? Secrets by Thomas B. Dozeman
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy