Video Identification
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| Title | Joshua vs. Judges: How Did the Walls of Jericho Tumble Down? |
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| Author | Centre Place |
| Date Published | 7/22/2025 |
| Number of Views | 2,989 |
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YouTube Introduction
Streamed live on Jul 22, 2025 CENTRE PLACE
According to the Book of Joshua, the walls of Jericho collapse following an elaborate ritual, and with God's aid, the Israelites begin a rapid and brutal conquest of the Promised Land. However, the Book of Judges tells a very different story. While Joshua describes the total destruction or displacement of the native Canaanite population, Judges presents a slow, difficult process of settlement marked by setbacks, incomplete victories, and ongoing Canaanite presence. In this lecture, we will examine archaeological and historiographical evidence to understand why the biblical tradition preserves these two conflicting accounts. What really happened at Jericho? What is the significance of the ritual in Joshua that brings down the walls? And why did this story matter to ancient Israel? Join the livestream to participate in the discussion and to ask questions to our lecturer during the Q&A. 📚 Browse our catalogue of free lectures at https://www.centreplace.ca/lectures Your generous support allows us to offer these lectures at no cost. Please consider a making donation (tax deductible in the US and Canada): ❤️ https://www.centreplace.ca/donate ️
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