Conquering Character The Characterization of Joshua in Joshua 1-11

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1. Textual Issues ..............1 2. Commissions : Joshua 1: 1-18..............10 The Function of Chapter 1..........10 Characterization of Joshua ..............18 3. Interloper or Integral Introduction ? ..........28 Joshua 2: 1-24...............28 The Function of Chapter .............28 The Characterization of Joshua..................32 4. The Crossing : Joshua 3: 1-4:24..................46 The Coherence of Chapters 3 and 4..............46 The Carachterization of Joshua ...........47 5. Closure : Joshua 5: 1-12..................65 Issues in Chapter 5: 1-12.........65 6. Theophany interrupted? Joshua 5: 13-6:5..............79 The Relationship of 5: 13-15 to 6: 1-5................79 7. Josua Fit de Battle : Joshua 6: 1-27..................91 8. Trouble and the Troubler: Joshua 7: 1-26.........112 Functions of Chapter 7............112 9: Equilibrium restored : Joshua 8: 1-35.............129 10. Neglect and Recovery: Joshua 9: 1-27.............152 The Israelites Mistake ..................152 Joshua`s Role in Israel`s Misjudgement ...........156 11. On Light and Might: Joshua 10: 1-43.............164 The Structure of Chapter 10...........164 12. Complete Finish : Joshua 11: 1-23...........184 The Features of Chapter 11...........184 13. Retrospect and Prospect .............195