answersLogoWhite

0

Scholars say that the early people of the southern kingdom of Judah had no understanding of Joshua. They say that he comes from the early oral traditions of Israel. At least part of the story of the conquest of Canaan must have come down to the Deuteronomist as an oral history. In order to encourage national unity, he needed to include as much as possible of the traditions of the refugees who had come down from the north after the Assyrian conquest of Israel. The story also explains, in epic style, the origins of Israel and would appeal to national pride. The people did not know their real origins and needed an answer.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What story does 'Joshua Fit the Battle' tell?

Taken from the Bible's Book of Joshua, the Negro spiritual sings about the Battle of Jericho.


From what tribe was Joshua in the Bible?

Joshua was from the tribe of Ephraim in the Bible.


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.


How many chapters does the battle of Jericho have?

The story of the Battle of Jericho is found in the book of Joshua in the Bible, specifically in Joshua 6. It is described in one chapter.


What was Samsons donkeys name?

The name of Samson's donkey is not known. The story of Samson happens in the book of Joshua in the Bible.


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.


Where does Joshua in the Bible live?

where did Joshua live when he was growing up


Is Joshua in The Bible?

Yes


Where in the Bible can one find the story of Jericho?

The story of Jericho is found in the Bible book of Joshua chapters 2 - the account of the two spies and chapter 6 - the conquest.


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.


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.