Joshua 13-24 : a new translation with introduction and commentary / Thomas B. Dozeman.

Other author Dozeman, Thomas B., translator, commentator for written text, author of introduction, etc.
Format Book
PublicationNew Haven ; London : Yale University Press, [2023]
Copyright Date©2023
Descriptionxix, 414 pages : maps ; 24 cm.
Subjects

Uniform titleBible. Joshua, XIII-XXIV. English. Dozeman. 2023.
SeriesThe Anchor Yale Bible
Bible. English. Anchor Yale Bible. 2008 ; v. 6C. ^A1190557
Summary "Following the Pentateuch in the traditional canon, the book of Joshua chronicles the conquest of the Canaanite nations, the distribution of the newly acquired land to the twelve tribes of Israel, and Joshua's death at the conclusion of the covenant ceremony at Shechem. The second half of the book traces the development of a burgeoning pan-Israelite identity as the tribes receive territorial assignments, form a political league, and unite in the worship of Yahweh, the God of Israel. In the second volume of his two-volume commentary on the book of Joshua, Thomas B. Dozeman provides an overview of critical debates surrounding the composition of the book, its function in relationship to the Pentateuch and the Former Prophets, and the role of geography in ancient literature. He shows how the book of Joshua originated as an independent Samarian myth of tribal conquest and land distribution, and outlines how it evolved into its role as an Israelite origin story. Complete with a thorough introduction and a new translation of these twelve chapters, this volume explores how the book of Joshua employs the twin themes of genealogy and geography to underscore both unity and difference among the tribes, conveying ancient Israelite beliefs about ownership, identity, and power."--Dust jacket.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 47-81) and indexes.
ISBN9780300265408
ISBN0300265409 (hardcover : alk paper)

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