The Lost World of the Israelite Conquest - Covenant, Retribution, and the Fate of the Canaanites

Perhaps no biblical episode is more troubling than the conquest of Canaan. But do the so-called holy war texts of the Old Testament portray a divinely inspired genocide? John Walton and J. Harvey Walton take us on an archaeological dig, reframing our questions and excavating the layers of translation and interpretation that cloud our perception of these difficult texts.

About the author

John H. Walton (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is professor of Old Testament, emeritus, at Wheaton College and Graduate School. His many books include The Lost World of Genesis One and Wisdom for Faithful Reading.

Summary

Perhaps no biblical episode is more troubling than the conquest of Canaan. But do the so-called holy war texts of the Old Testament portray a divinely inspired genocide? John Walton and J. Harvey Walton take us on an archaeological dig, reframing our questions and excavating the layers of translation and interpretation that cloud our perception of these difficult texts.

Product details

• Authors: J Harvey Walton, J. Harvey Walton, John H Walton, John H. Walton
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2017
• EAN: 9780830851843
• ISBN: 978-0-8308-5184-3
• No. of pages: 288
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 398 g
• Series: Lost World; The Lost World Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works