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The Conquest of Canaan: Answering Objections With Michael Jones (of Inspiring Philosophy)
Jun 6, 2024
Michael Jones from Inspiring Philosophy joins Gavin Ortlund to discuss the historicity and morality of the conquest of Canaan. They explore the credibility of the Bible, interpret archaeological evidence in Jericho, and examine ethical dilemmas in divine judgment. The conversation delves into nuanced perspectives on the conquest of Canaan in the book of Joshua and raises questions about complex moral issues.
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- The language of total destruction in Joshua signifies military victory, not literal slaughter.
- Analogies with World War II aid in understanding Israelites' military advance in Canaan.
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Hyperbolic Language Used in Ancient Warfare Rhetoric
The language of total destruction in the book of Joshua should be understood in the context of ancient warfare rhetoric. The phrase 'destroy them all' was a common idiom to describe a decisive military victory, not necessarily a literal killing of every non-combatant. This language mirrored accounts from other cultures that did not actually denote universal killings but rather military conquests.
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