Joshua
Joshua
Semi-technical
Evangelical

Joshua

in New American Commentary

by David M. Howard, Jr.

4.67 Rank Score: 6.31 from 10 reviews, 5 featured collections, and 23 user libraries
Pages 464
Publisher Broadman & Holman
Published 1/1/1998
ISBN-13 9780805401059

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Howard’s commentary is well-researched and methodical, “adopt[ing] a relatively conservative approach to the history that is particularly admirable in this age of skepticism,” according to Longman. Howard’s approach is squarely in the evangelical lane and suited for the advanced preacher or scholar. [Full Review]
Warren Truesdale Warren Truesdale September 15, 2017
This commentary is superb. The only reason it’s ranked #2 is because Howard doesn’t deal as extensively with the Hebrew when compared to Harstad. However, he certainly covers the Hebrew text sufficiently and is often incisive when doing so. Howard does a great job of showing parallels and connections to other Old Testament passages, especially connections to the Pentateuch. Additionally, he interacts often with other interpreters throughout the commentary (usually in footnotes)... [Full Review]
Tim Challies Tim Challies April 22, 2013
Howard’s contribution to the New American Commentary series is widely lauded. It is thoroughly Evangelical and, according to the experts at Denver Seminary, “appreciative of the history, with useful word studies.” Longman recommends it for being “well-written, well-researched and well-thought-out.” It is a slightly more advanced read than the two that have been recommended ahead of it. [Full Review]
John Glynn John Glynn September 20, 2008
Brian LeStourgeon Brian LeStourgeon July 29, 2008
Howard is a solid mix of lucidity, scholarship, and exposition. Hess (TOTC, 1996) is also insightful with more ANE background and would also be nice to have.
David M. Howard's introduction to the historical books of the Old Testament is an outstanding work. In this volume, he is able to devote much more space to Joshua. The result is a truly helpful commentary. [Full Review]
Evangelical, appreciative of the history, with useful word studies. [Full Review]