The Strategic Conquest of Canaan

Exploring the military tactics behind the conquest of Canaan, this chapter challenges misconceptions about mass killings and emphasizes the strategic targeting of military structures. Scholarly insights and textual evidence are discussed to support the idea that the focus was on eliminating official resistance rather than indiscriminate violence. The chapter also delves into the historical context of ancient warfare, highlighting the ethical considerations of the conquest through a lens of just judgment and redemptive purpose.