Joshua: The Story of God Bible Commentary

Lissa Beal presents a clear and compelling exposition of the Book of Joshua, illuminating it in light of the Bible's grand story. Beal addresses its complexities as well as its triumphant moments; its pivotal locus between the culmination of the Pentateuch and the rise of Judges and Kings; and the intentionally persuasive nature of its narrative historiography format.

The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story. Its story-centric approach is ideal for pastors, students, Sunday school teachers, and laypeople alike.

Three easy-to-use sections designed to help readers live out God's story:

LISTEN to the Story: Includes complete NIV text with references to other texts at work in each passage, encouraging the reader to hear it within the Bible's grand storyEXPLAIN the Story: Explores and illuminates each text as embedded in its canonical and historical settingLIVE the Story: Reflects on how each text can be lived today and includes contemporary stories and illustrations to aid preachers, teachers, and students