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Bones of Joseph: A Movie and the Meaning of the Exodus
The final event of Joshua gives us a new way of understanding the story of…
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The End of Joshua and the Meaning of Memory
The last speeches of Joshua teach us something profound about unity and national memory.
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Altar-cation: The Almost Civil War
A crisis averted at the end of Joshua reveals the meaning of the Jewish covenant.
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Lewis Carroll, Norton Juster, and the Limits of the Possible
Joshua's conversation with his fellow descendants of Joseph asks Jews to redefine the very nature…
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Jerusalem, Hebron, and the Nature of Judaism
The apportionment of the land allows us to better comprehend the symbolism of two beloved…
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The Stopping of the Sun and the Miracle of the Moon
A wondrous event in the midst of battle embodies Israel's relationship with the Almighty. …
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Ozymandias vs. Joshua: A Tale of Antiquity and Eternity
A ritual in Joshua inspires us to ponder the meaning of monuments.
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Joshua, Henry V, and the Battle of Ai
Joshua allows us to appreciate why Shakespeare's most famous battlefield speech is often taken out…
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The Many Shofars of Jewish History
The miraculous conquest of Jericho utilizes an ancient Jewish instrument and teaches a musical lesson.
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Ethereal Angels and Sacred Sand
Joshua's encounter with a mysterious being inspires us to reflect on the nature of the…