A Commentary

by Richard D. Nelson

• Biblical Studies & Commentaries

• Publisher: Westminster John Knox
• Published: 1997

Publisher's Description

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, now available in a new casebound edition, Richard D. Nelson addresses Joshua’s textual issues while offering historical, literary, and theological insights. The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.