How was Joshua weaponized by empires?

In this episode of The Bible for Normal People, Pete and Jared are joined by Chauncey Diego Francisco Handy to discuss the conquest narrative in the book of Joshua. Delving into what the themes of empire, displacement, a “promised land,” and identity meant to ancient peoples throughout Israel’s history, the conversation offers insight into what the preservation of these narratives can mean for people today navigating their own complicated relationships with empire.

Show Notes → https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-311-chauncey-diego-francisco-handy-the-afterlife-of-the-conquest-of-canaan/ 

Watch this episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/SCwcct_2IqI 

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