The strong consensus among scholars is that the Book of Joshua holds little historical value. [12] Its origin lies in a time far removed from the times that it depicts, [13] and its intention is primarily theological in detailing how Israel and her leaders are judged by their obedience to the teachings and laws (the covenant) set down in the Book of Deuteronomy. [14] The story of Jericho and the rest of the conquest represents the nationalist propaganda of the Kingdom of Judah and their claims to the territory of the Kingdom of Israel after 722 BCE; [3] and that those chapters were later incorporated into an early form of Joshua likely written late in the reign of King Josiah (reigned 640–609 BCE), and the book was revised and completed after the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians in 586, and possibly after the return from the Babylonian exile in 538. [15] See also [ edit ]

Killing Jericho (Audio Download): William Hussey, Damian Killing Jericho (Audio Download): William Hussey, Damian

Story is based in a small town in England. Scott Jericho is an ex-cop, who was sentenced for badly beating up a suspect in the ongoing murder case, who happened to be a Nazi, who hates all the immigrants. And this is just the beginning of the book. It can be difficult among the ocean of crime fiction that's out there to enjoy to conjure a sleuth who's undeniably fresh, while still feeling authentic as well (rather than try-hard or forced by the author's hand). A main character that seems very different to what's gone before but also real and organic to the particular story and setting, not just shoved in by the author in a 'look at this, look how unique my character is' way, like they've cobbled together a jigsaw puzzle of lesser-used character traits. Also see The Lobster Boy and the Fat Lady’s Daughter – an American crime novel set in the traveller milieu.

So should we treat Joshua’s siege of Jericho as purely a divine event, with God bringing down the walls for him (or the priests bringing down the walls, but with rather a lot of assistance from Yahweh)? This wonderfully unusual book stands out in the crime fiction genre. The main character is gay, but this is not the main focus of the book, it is just who he happens to be. We gain insight into the traveller way of life, including the unique patois spoken by the fairground people. In addition to the main story, the theme of prejudice in modern society runs through the narrative, often linked to the person Scott believed was responsible for the deaths of three young children when he was a police officer, and who is still a troublesome presence in his life. I've thought a lot about howmany books I would like to try and read this year. I am setting myself up a reading journal... as if I don't record my reads in enough places. I use Goodreads, obviously... I use an app called Bookly which has changed my life. It records how longyou read, tells you how fast you read, gives you so many stats... I LOVE IT! I also have a note open in my notes app which I update with what I've read as I finish it, but I wanted somewherephysically to hopefully keep a couple ofyears worth of reads all in one place together.Whether I keep it running or not will be something elsealtogether but we'll see...

Jericho - Now when Joshua Joshua 5:13-6:27 NIV - The Fall of Jericho - Now when Joshua

don't be confused when reading that verse - it speaks of 'this is the first resurrection' - this refers to the last part of v4) The commander of the Lord’s army replied, “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy.” ( E) And Joshua did so. Despite all the flaws the main character is likable. He is damaged because of years spent in jail, but you root for him, even when he makes a bad decision.Zaffre has acquired Killing Jericho, the debut adult thriller from William Hussey, in a three-book deal. Jacobs, Paul F. (2000). "Jericho". In Freedman, David Noel; Myers, Allen C. (eds.). Eerdmans Dictionary of the Bible. Eerdmans. ISBN 978-9053565032.