The book of Joshua tells the action-packed story of Israel's entry into
and conquest of Canaan, the promised land. Yet it is often troubling for
contemporary Christian readers, perhaps more than any other part of the
Old Testament - isn't the violence shown inconsistent with the gospel of
Jesus?
In The Message of Joshua, David G Firth explores this story as part of
God's mission, which goes on to find its ultimate focus in Jesus Christ.
He illuminates the meaning that the book of Joshua still has for
Christians today; it challenges us, just as it challenges those who have
read it down through the ages, to recognize that God not only includes
those who join him in his mission, he also excludes those who choose to
set themselves against it.
Part of the loved and trusted The Bible Speaks Today series of
commentaries, The Message of Joshua offers an clear, readable exposition
of the Biblical text and thought-provoking discussion of how its meaning
relates to contemporary life. Used by Bible students and teachers around
the world, The Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for anyone
studying or preaching Joshua and who want to delve deeper into the text.
This beautifully redesigned edition has also been sensitively updated to
include modern references and use the NRSV Bible text.
The Message of Joshua will help for anyone looking for a commentary on
Joshua that makes clear its meaning both in its original context and for
Christians in the twenty-first century.
