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The Book of Joshua describes how Joshua led the Israelites across the River Jordan and conquered the entire land of the Canaanites. Whether Joshua is historical depends first of all on whether that conquest is verified as historical, and it fails this first test. In the last quarter of a century, archaeological evidence has been the prime factor in finally disproving the conquest of the Canaanites, in addition to critical study of the biblical texts.
The conquest model described in The Bible had strong support among historians and scholars until around the middle part of the twentieth century, but has since been all but abandoned by mainstream scholars and continues to be pressed by only a few conservative scholars (Lester L Grabbe, Ancient Israel: What Do We Know and How Do We Know It?, P102).
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Who is the son of Nun?
In Hebrew Bible - Joshua otherwise known as Jesus!
How many books of Jewish history is there in the Bible?
Depending upon the version of the Bible used (with Apochryphal writings it is 16), and if you consider the Nation of Israel, the Hebrews, and Jews as synonomous, then the 'history' books number 12 from Joshua through to Esther. A note is important here as all books in the Bible have historical aspects to them. See related link below listing the 12:
How many men named Jesus in Jewish history?
The name Jesus is the Greek form of 'Joshua', but the Greek form is only used in the Bible when referring to Jesus Christ. Joshua is one of the most common names in the entire Bible, but always as a great leader or high priest. Of course, we have Joshua, son of Nun, who is reported to have conquered the Canaanites. There were also Joshua the Bet-Shemite and Joshua, governor of the city of Jericho (2 Kings chapter 23). Later, Zechariah had apocalyptic visions, in which Joshua the high priest had been found guilty of iniquity, but the Lord needed Joshua and was willing to offer him inducements and honour. Interestlingly, the Bible says that the high priest Joshua, son of Jozadak or Josedec (Joseph), assisted Zorobabel in rebuilding the Temple following the Return from Exile of the Jews. In the list of Israelites that returned from the Babylonian Exile, Ezra also records that a Joshua was head of the priestly family of Phahath Moab, while another was head of the priestly family of Idaia, or Jedaia. This is an improbably high proportion of heads of priestly families who were called Joshua, yet no other person listed, not even anyone's father, was called Joshua. Either the name Joshua was quite common at the time of the Return, or it was not, and there could be statistical evidence in the Bible that the name Joshua (Jesus) already had important religious associations.
Is Macedonia near Philippi in the Bible?
Yes Philppi in the bible was a city in historical Macedonia in northern Greee Acts 16 vs 12
Where was the Queen of Sheba buried?
There is no evidence outside the Bible that the Queen of Sheba ever lived. And if she was not a real historical person, we can only look in the Bible for the answer. The Bible story does not say where the Queen of Sheba was buried.
What type of literary form is the book of Joshua?
The book of Joshua is a historical narrative within the Old Testament of the Bible. It recounts the story of the Israelites' conquest of the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership after the death of Moses.
What bible verse state that Joshua is writer of Joshua?
There is no bible verse that states Joshua is the author of the Book of Joshua.
Where does Joshua in the Bible live?
where did Joshua live when he was growing up
Is Joshua in The Bible?
Yes
What did Joshua and Nehemiah write in the Bible?
Joshua and Nehemiah both wrote the books in the Bible that bear their names. It is not known if they wrote other books in the Bible.
Is the story Joshua's Gold a piece of historical fiction?
Yes, "Joshua's Gold" is a work of historical fiction. It is a story that incorporates fictionalized elements within a historical setting to create a narrative that is based on historical events or time periods.
Who was the angle that Joshua met in Bible Joshua 5 1315?
Angle ABC?
Who was Joshua's daughter in the bible?
The Bible does not tell us of any children born to Joshua, nor does it even tell us if he was married.
How many books made up the historical books in the Bible?
The Bible's "Books of History" are Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther - 12 books in all.This is not to say that historians regard all these texts as entirely historical. Most historians would regard the Books of Joshua and Esther as containing very little of historical value, whereas much of what is in 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles, Ezra and Nehemiah is probably historical.
Is josue in The Bible?
Yes, Josue is the Spanish translation of Joshua, which is in the Bible.
What person in the Bible said 'as for me and my household we will serve the lord'?
Joshua (Joshua 24:15)
Who was the wife of Joshua in the Bible?
No wife, nor even a marriage - is mentioned in connection with Joshua.
