OT Book Study: Joshua
Course Description
Joshua is a challenging book in the contemporary context. Its violence, historical difficulties, and literary oddities cause some to dismiss its contributions to one's spiritual life. However, it holds great potential for Christians, and is an ideal book for reflecting on challenging yet untapped resources in the Old Testament. To that end, this course will explore the intersection of historical, literary, ethical, and theological issues in Joshua that confront Christians today. This course also aims to further student competence in the exegesis and interpretation of the texts of the Old Testament. It presupposes knowledge of the basic steps of exegesis and of the Old Testament (as introduced in BIBL 503).
| Offered | 2026 Winter |
| Dates | Jan 12 - Apr 13 |
| Days | Mon, 02:00PM - 05:00PM |
| Format | Onsite and Online |
| Credit Hours | 3 |
| Audit Hours | 3 |
| Room Number | Rm 230 / Online |
Teaching Faculty
Matthew Lynch
Bruce K. Waltke Associate Professor of Old Testament
Matthew Lynch holds MATS and ThM degrees from Regent College and a PhD from Emory University. He joined the Regent College faculty in summer 2020. Matthew is the author of several books, including Flood and Fury: Old Testament Violence and the Shalom of God (IVP Academic, 2023). He is also a founder and co-host of the OnScript podcast, where he frequently interviews biblical scholars about their work.
