Chapter 10

Chapter 10 Study Questions

1. What is meant by the term "Historical Books"? What books fall under this classification? Why?
   
2. Describe the contents and purpose of the Book of Joshua
   
   
3. What is contained in the Book of Judges? What are its major divisions?
   
   
4. Evaluate the archaeological evidence regarding the events narrated in the Books of Joshua and Judges
   
   
5. Briefly describe why the conditions in the time of Joshua and the judges were conducive for Palestine to be conquered.
   
   
6. What are the different theories proposed for the Israelite conquest and settlement of Canaan?
   
   
7. What are some important characteristics of the "Deuteronomic History?"
   
   
8. Explain why the listings of the twelve tribes differ from book to book.
   
   
9. What is the importance of the land for Israel?