Joshua

John Goldingay is an influential Old Testament scholar who offers a substantive and useful commentary on Joshua, drawing on biblical scholarship and the Christian tradition. He treats the text as an ancient Israelite document that speaks to twenty-first-century Christians, examining it section by section with a fresh translation, textual notes, paragraph-level commentary, and theological reflection. This volume is the first in a new series on the Historical Books, complementing other Baker Commentary on the Old Testament series.

Format: Hardback
Length: 528 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2023
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

John Goldingay stands as a prominent and innovative Old Testament scholar in the contemporary landscape. In his comprehensive work, he harnesses the wealth of biblical scholarship and the rich tapestry of Christian tradition to provide a substantial and invaluable commentary on the book of Joshua. Goldingay's commentary strikes a harmonious balance between critical engagement and a profound sensitivity to the theological dimensions of the text.

Goldingay approaches Joshua as an ancient Israelite document that resonates with twenty-first-century Christians. He meticulously analyzes the text, section by section, presenting a fresh translation, insightful textual notes, paragraph-level commentary, and theological reflections. Through his comprehensive approach, he addresses significant issues and challenges that arise from the text and its scholarly discussion. This volume, the inaugural installment in a new series on the Historical Books, complements other esteemed Baker Commentary on the Old Testament series, including Pentateuch, Wisdom and Psalms, and Prophets. Each volume in the series is rooted in rigorous scholarship yet remains accessible and valuable for preachers, teachers, and scholars alike. The series editors, David G. Firth (Trinity College, Bristol) and Lissa M. Wray Beal (Wycliffe College, University of Toronto), have overseen the meticulous curation of this insightful commentary series.

Weight: 1004g
Dimension: 160 x 237 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781540964618