Joshua: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary (EBTC)

“The book of Joshua is an important book in the Old Testament. It marks the transition of the people of God delivered from Egypt to actually entering the promised land. Dr. Firth’s commentary makes a fine contribution to the existing literature on this important book. What is offered in this commentary is a meticulous reading of the text highlighting the literary features as well as paying due attention to historical matters. Equally important is that the commentary also probes the theological significance of each unit. The commentary is well written with clear lines of thought. What is of particular importance is that Dr. Firth enters into a dialogue with the existing body of literature on the book of Joshua. Interested readers of the Bible, theological students, pastors, Old Testament scholars, and theologians will benefit a lot by reading this commentary and acquaint themselves with the intriguing book of Joshua.”

“David Firth’s Joshua commentary reveals depth of scholarship married to a highly readable writing style that engages the text and its scholarship clearly and with economy. He opens up the book’s difficulties as well as its surprises, attentive to historical context and narrative art. His approach to Joshua as a “bridge” book highlights its canonical connections, including connections to the New Testament as well as readers today. Accessible. Engaging. Faithful. A great addition to the study of Joshua; I’d recommend it to my seminary students, to pastors, and to interested laypeople.”