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Conquest Narrative Genre
- Most scholars argue that the Israelite conquest of Canaan, including the Jericho battle, lacks archaeological evidence.
- The Book of Joshua might be an allegorical conquest narrative, a common genre in ancient literature.
Isegetical Approach
- Marty Solomon emphasizes the importance of not solely relying on textual criticism.
- He advocates for an isegetical approach, interpreting scripture through a Jewish lens.
Consecration vs. Destruction
- God's commands in Joshua are often interpreted as "destroy," but the Hebrew word often means "consecrate."
- Consecration involved giving things to God or destroying unclean things, leading to potential misinterpretation.