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The book of Joshua has many textual problems--primarily differences between the Hebrew and Greek texts. Much of the inconsistency stems from the varied forms of storytelling in the book, including the war narratives, folktales, sermons, and city lists. In this commentary,... Read Full Overview

Richard D. Nelson addresses the textual problems critical to a full understanding of Joshua and offers historical, literary, and theological insights in this balanced commentary. The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old... Read Full Overview