The Deuteronomistic History: Life in the Land - Joshua and Judges - Lecture 12

Explore the Deuteronomistic History and the emergence of Israel in this 50-minute lecture from Yale University's "Introduction to the Old Testament" course. Delve into the conclusion of Deuteronomy and examine the Deuteronomistic School's historiosophy, which links Israel's fortunes to its covenant fidelity. Discover the Former Prophets, focusing on their historical and geographical context. Compare the book of Joshua's account of Israel's conquest of Canaan with scholarly theories on Israel's emergence and formation as a nation state. Investigate the Pentateuch's source theory, the geographical setting's historical implications, and the structure of Joshua. Learn about three scholarly models explaining the emergence of Israel as a nation state, providing a comprehensive overview of this pivotal period in biblical history.