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Joshua 112: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary (Volume 1) (The Anchor Yale Bible Commentaries),Used
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An acknowledged expert on the Hebrew Bible, Thomas Dozeman offers a fresh translation of the Hebrew and Greek texts of the book of Joshua and explores the nature, function, and causes of the religious violence depicted therein. By blending the distinct teachings of Deuteronomy and the Priestly literature, Dozeman provides a unique interpretation of holy war as a form of sacred genocide, arguing that, since peace in the promised land required the elimination of the populations of all existent royal cities, a general purging of the land accompanied the progress of the ark of the covenant. This essential work of religious scholarship demonstrates how the theme of total genocide is reinterpreted as partial conquest when redactors place Joshua, an independent book, between Deuteronomy and Judges. The author traces the evolution of this reinterpretation of the central themes of religious violence while providing a comparison of the two textual versions of Joshua and an insightful analysis of the books reception history.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Joshua 1-12: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary'? A: This book offers a fresh translation of the Hebrew and Greek texts of Joshua, exploring themes of religious violence and the interpretation of holy war as sacred genocide.
- Q: Who is the author of this commentary on Joshua? A: The author is Thomas Dozeman, an acknowledged expert on the Hebrew Bible.
- Q: What topics does Thomas Dozeman explore in this book? A: Dozeman examines the nature, function, and causes of religious violence in the book of Joshua, as well as the evolution of the theme of total genocide.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 656 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Joshua 1-12: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary' published? A: The book was published on August 25, 2015.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to biblical studies? A: Yes, the book is accessible for newcomers as it provides a fresh translation and insightful commentary that aids understanding of complex themes.
- Q: Does the book include comparisons of different textual versions of Joshua? A: Yes, it provides a comparison of the two textual versions of Joshua.
- Q: What can readers expect regarding the author's interpretation of holy war? A: Readers can expect a unique interpretation that suggests holy war is a form of sacred genocide, reinterpreted throughout the book's history.
- Q: Is this book considered an essential work in religious scholarship? A: Yes, it is described as an essential work that contributes significantly to the understanding of religious violence in biblical texts.