Truth Unites The Conquest of Canaan: Genocide or Just?
May 6, 2024
Gavin Ortlund discusses the ethical dilemmas of the conquest of Canaan in the book of Joshua, exploring ancient warfare rhetoric and divine judgment. The podcast delves into the strategic military tactics, God's right to execute judgment, and the balance of justice and mercy in biblical narratives, offering reassurance and theological insights.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Navigating Faith through Context and Reassurance
01:43 • 5min
Decoding Ancient Warfare Rhetoric
06:26 • 12min
Incomplete Conquests in Ancient Warfare Rhetoric
18:10 • 13min
The Strategic Conquest of Canaan
31:27 • 22min
Exploring God's Right to Execute Judgment Through Human Agency
53:41 • 2min
Divine Vengeance and Nonviolence in Ancient Warfare Practices
55:40 • 9min
Exploring God's Justice and Mercy Through the Book of Joshua
01:04:25 • 2min