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The Fall of Jericho


The Fall of Jericho

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‎The fall of Jericho detailed in Josh 6 represents one of the most contested subjects for those studying the history and archaeology of the biblical world. Since the 1950s, a debate has centered on the question of whether the archaeology of Jericho confirms or invalidates the biblical story. Many today opt for the latter for several reasons. If the biblical chronology is taken at face value, then the exodus from Egypt occurred in 1446 bc. Forty years of wandering in the wilderness followed, placing Joshua’s attack on Jericho at approximately 1400 bc. Many believe the archaeological record shows that Jericho was destroyed ca. 1550–1500 bc, meaning that there was no city for the biblical Joshua to attack. …


Barry, John D. et al. Faithlife Study Bible. Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2012. Print.

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