Biblical Historical Context

A Christian layman’s perspective on the intersection between archaeology, historical criticism, text, and faith.

Joshua 10 and 11: Conclusion

7 minute read

To properly interpret a passage first identify its genre.

9 minute read

Joshua, a one-man army.

4 minute read

What a craze in the mid-nineties tells us about the need to know a passage’s cultural context in order to correctly interpret it.

5 minute read

Responding to critics: How should Judges 1:1 be interpreted?

13 minute read

The relevance of Tiglath-Pileser I’s propaganda to Joshua 10 and 11, or, Joshua 10 & 11 look uncannily similar if you squint.