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Deuteronomistic History: A Series of Tests of Israel's Loyalty.
Summarize and be able to discuss the section,
Deuteronomistic History: A Series of Tests of Israel's Loyalty Pay special attention to the different tests in the books that make up DtrH, and how each test and book segues to the next test and book, i.e., Joshua, Judges, 1-2 Samuel and 1-2 Kings Very briefly note the different presentations of Israel's occupation of Canaan presented in Joshua1-12, Judges 1 and Exodus 15 Very briefly summarize how the different sources (J, E, D and P) use ?erem in unique ways.
Summarize what is presented in the sections, "What Did the Book of Joshua Mean for its Seventh Century BCE Audience?" and "The Bible's Ongoing Struggle with Violence, Identity, the Other, and Inclusion". These sections are important for understanding the nature of biblical narrative, ancient historiography, and identity formation.
A personal reflection of what is most interesting, challenging, enlightening, etc., about this chapter and assignment.