Conquest and Crisis: Studies in Joshua, Judges and Ruth

Conquest and Crisis is a concise analysis of this era, as described in Joshua, Judges, and Ruth. The author uses recent archaeological discoveries, the Hebrew text, and a thorough understanding of ancient Near Eastern culture to interpret the history and theology of each of these Old Testament books.

Fully re-written, expanded, and brought up to date with recent archaeological findings and photographs, this new edition provides a richer understanding and clearer analysis than earlier versions.

Helpful both in the classroom and the pastor's study, the text includes practical lessons that make the study intellectually informative and spiritually rewarding.

About the Author:
John J. Davis, Th.D., D.D., is president/professor emeritus at Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana

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Conquest and Crisis: Studies in Joshua, Judges and Ruth

Conquest and Crisis is a concise analysis of this era, as described in Joshua, Judges, and Ruth. The author uses recent archaeological discoveries, the Hebrew text, and a thorough understanding of ancient Near Eastern culture to interpret the history and theology of each of these Old Testament books.

Fully re-written, expanded, and brought up to date with recent archaeological findings and photographs, this new edition provides a richer understanding and clearer analysis than earlier versions.

Helpful both in the classroom and the pastor's study, the text includes practical lessons that make the study intellectually informative and spiritually rewarding.

About the Author:
John J. Davis, Th.D., D.D., is president/professor emeritus at Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana

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Conquest and Crisis: Studies in Joshua, Judges and Ruth

Conquest and Crisis: Studies in Joshua, Judges and Ruth

by John J. Davis
Conquest and Crisis: Studies in Joshua, Judges and Ruth

Conquest and Crisis: Studies in Joshua, Judges and Ruth

by John J. Davis

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Conquest and Crisis is a concise analysis of this era, as described in Joshua, Judges, and Ruth. The author uses recent archaeological discoveries, the Hebrew text, and a thorough understanding of ancient Near Eastern culture to interpret the history and theology of each of these Old Testament books.

Fully re-written, expanded, and brought up to date with recent archaeological findings and photographs, this new edition provides a richer understanding and clearer analysis than earlier versions.

Helpful both in the classroom and the pastor's study, the text includes practical lessons that make the study intellectually informative and spiritually rewarding.

About the Author:
John J. Davis, Th.D., D.D., is president/professor emeritus at Grace College and Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780884692584
Publisher: BMH Books
Publication date: 04/28/2008
Pages: 274
Product dimensions: 5.65(w) x 8.47(h) x 0.71(d)

Table of Contents


Dedication     i
Acknowledgments     ii
List of Illustrations     iv
Transliteration     vi
Foreword (Tiberius Rata)     vii
Preface     ix
Joshua
Introduction     1
Preparing to Conquer (Josh. 1-5)     19
The First Encounter (Josh. 6)     39
Defeat and Victory (Josh. 7-9)     55
When the Sun Stood Still (Josh. 10-12)     73
First Steps in Settlement (Josh. 13-24)     91
Judges
Failure and Its Causes (Judges 1:1-3:4)     111
Gains and Losses (Judges 3:5-9:57)     127
Jephthah's Vow (Judges 10-12)     149
Samson: Man of Strength (Judges 13-16)     167
Confusion and Conflict (Judges 17-21)     185
Ruth
Introduction to Ruth     207
Sojourn in Moab (Ruth 1-2)     217
Ruth and Boaz (Ruth 3-4)     229
Bibliography     239
Indexes     253
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