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Gleanings in Joshua
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The book of Joshua records one of the most interesting and important portions of Israel’s history. It treats of the period of their estatement as a nation, of which Genesis was prophetic and the rest of the Pentateuch immediately preparatory. The books of Moses would be imperfect without this one: as it is the capstone of them, so it is the foundation of those which follow. Omit Joshua and there is a gap left in the sacred history which nothing could supply. Without it what precedes would be incomprehensible and what follows unexplained. The sacred writer was directed to fill that gap by narrating the conquest and apportionment of the promised land. Thus this book may be contemplated from two distinct but closely related standpoints: first as the end of Israel’s trials and wanderings in the wilderness, and second as the beginning of their new life in the land. It is that twofold viewpoint which supplies the clue to its spiritual interpretation, as it alone solves the problem which so many have found puzzling in this book.
▶ CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. The Great Commission
3. The Response of Faith
4. A Scarlet Cord
5. Standing at the Jordan
6. Crossing the Jordan
7. The Two Memorials
8. Symbols of Committal
9. Victory at Jericho
10. Sin, Defeat, Judgment
11. The Conquest at Ai
12. Honor Amidst Deception
13. Victory at Gibeon
14. The Final Conquest
15. The Spoils of Victory
16. The Division of the Land
17. Indolence in Final Possession
18. The Cities of Refuge
19. The Levitical Cities
20. Demobilization
21. Farewell at Shiloh
22. Valedictory
23. In Memoriam
24. Other Books
▶ AUTHOR
Arthur W. Pink was born in Nottingham England in 1886, and born again of the Spirit of God in 1908 at the age of 22. He studied at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, USA, for only six weeks before beginning his pastoral work in Colorado. From there he pastored churches in California, Kentucky, and South Carolina, before moving to Sydney Australia for a brief period, preaching and teaching. In 1934, at 48 years old, he returned to his native England. He took permanent residence in Lewis, Scotland, in 1940, remaining there 12 years until his death at age 66 in 1952.
The book of Joshua records one of the most interesting and important portions of Israel’s history. It treats of the period of their estatement as a nation, of which Genesis was prophetic and the rest of the Pentateuch immediately preparatory. The books of Moses would be imperfect without this one: as it is the capstone of them, so it is the foundation of those which follow. Omit Joshua and there is a gap left in the sacred history which nothing could supply. Without it what precedes would be incomprehensible and what follows unexplained. The sacred writer was directed to fill that gap by narrating the conquest and apportionment of the promised land. Thus this book may be contemplated from two distinct but closely related standpoints: first as the end of Israel’s trials and wanderings in the wilderness, and second as the beginning of their new life in the land. It is that twofold viewpoint which supplies the clue to its spiritual interpretation, as it alone solves the problem which so many have found puzzling in this book.
▶ CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. The Great Commission
3. The Response of Faith
4. A Scarlet Cord
5. Standing at the Jordan
6. Crossing the Jordan
7. The Two Memorials
8. Symbols of Committal
9. Victory at Jericho
10. Sin, Defeat, Judgment
11. The Conquest at Ai
12. Honor Amidst Deception
13. Victory at Gibeon
14. The Final Conquest
15. The Spoils of Victory
16. The Division of the Land
17. Indolence in Final Possession
18. The Cities of Refuge
19. The Levitical Cities
20. Demobilization
21. Farewell at Shiloh
22. Valedictory
23. In Memoriam
24. Other Books
▶ AUTHOR
Arthur W. Pink was born in Nottingham England in 1886, and born again of the Spirit of God in 1908 at the age of 22. He studied at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, USA, for only six weeks before beginning his pastoral work in Colorado. From there he pastored churches in California, Kentucky, and South Carolina, before moving to Sydney Australia for a brief period, preaching and teaching. In 1934, at 48 years old, he returned to his native England. He took permanent residence in Lewis, Scotland, in 1940, remaining there 12 years until his death at age 66 in 1952.
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First published January 1, 1964
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About the author
Arthur W. Pink
657 books304 followersArthur Walkington Pink was born in Nottingham, England on April 1, 1886 and became a Christian in his early 20s. Though born to Christian parents, prior to conversion he migrated into a Theosophical society (an occult gnostic group popular in England during that time), and quickly rose in prominence within their ranks. His conversion came from his father's patient admonitions from Scripture. It was Proverbs 14:12, 'there is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death,' which particularly struck his heart and compelled him to renounce Theosophy and follow Jesus.
Desiring to grow in knowledge of the Bible, Pink migrated to the United States to study at Moody Bible Institute. In 1916 he married Vera E. Russell, from Kentucky. However, he left after just two months for Colorado, then California, then Britain. From 1925 to 1928 he served in Australia, including as pastor of two congregations from 1926 to 1928, when he returned to England, and to the United States the following year. He eventually pastored churches Colorado, California, Kentucky and South Carolina.
In 1922 he started a monthly magazine entitled Studies in Scriptures which circulated among English-speaking Christians worldwide, though only to a relatively small circulation list of around 1,000.
In 1934 Pink returned to England, and within a few years turned his Christian service to writing books and pamphlets. Pink died in Stornoway, Scotland on July 15, 1952. The cause of death was anemia.
After Pink's death, his works were republished by the Banner of Truth Trust and reached a much wider audience as a result. Biographer Iain Murray observes of Pink, "the widespread circulation of his writings after his death made him one of the most influential evangelical authors in the second half of the twentieth century." His writing sparked a revival of expository preaching and focused readers' hearts on biblical living.
Desiring to grow in knowledge of the Bible, Pink migrated to the United States to study at Moody Bible Institute. In 1916 he married Vera E. Russell, from Kentucky. However, he left after just two months for Colorado, then California, then Britain. From 1925 to 1928 he served in Australia, including as pastor of two congregations from 1926 to 1928, when he returned to England, and to the United States the following year. He eventually pastored churches Colorado, California, Kentucky and South Carolina.
In 1922 he started a monthly magazine entitled Studies in Scriptures which circulated among English-speaking Christians worldwide, though only to a relatively small circulation list of around 1,000.
In 1934 Pink returned to England, and within a few years turned his Christian service to writing books and pamphlets. Pink died in Stornoway, Scotland on July 15, 1952. The cause of death was anemia.
After Pink's death, his works were republished by the Banner of Truth Trust and reached a much wider audience as a result. Biographer Iain Murray observes of Pink, "the widespread circulation of his writings after his death made him one of the most influential evangelical authors in the second half of the twentieth century." His writing sparked a revival of expository preaching and focused readers' hearts on biblical living.
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April 27, 2023
The strength of this book is the slow and systematic unpacking of the book of Joshua. The methodology to exposit verse by verse is given masterful display. Pink's propensity to find the NT in the OT is a bit over the top however. He leans into the Type-Antitype at nearly every verse. I did not find this overly distracting but others might.
My biggest criticism is that he harps on preachers and lax Christians quite a bit while he himself left the pulpit (after several brief stints with different churches) and withdrew from any regular attendance of a local assembly for the later part of his life. He expressly acknowledged this in the book when he tells a story about praying that a realtor would not be able to show his house on Sunday morning while he and his wife were having their private Sunday worship time!
But in many chapters he beautifully preaches the text and outlines the portion of scripture in a masterful way. There are sermons with points and application that can be taken directly from Pink to the pulpit. At the end of the read I am convinced that the people entering the land is representative of the Christian life and the lessons and warnings given in the 6th book of the Bible are valuable to modern followers of Christ.
My biggest criticism is that he harps on preachers and lax Christians quite a bit while he himself left the pulpit (after several brief stints with different churches) and withdrew from any regular attendance of a local assembly for the later part of his life. He expressly acknowledged this in the book when he tells a story about praying that a realtor would not be able to show his house on Sunday morning while he and his wife were having their private Sunday worship time!
But in many chapters he beautifully preaches the text and outlines the portion of scripture in a masterful way. There are sermons with points and application that can be taken directly from Pink to the pulpit. At the end of the read I am convinced that the people entering the land is representative of the Christian life and the lessons and warnings given in the 6th book of the Bible are valuable to modern followers of Christ.
February 19, 2016
It's definitely a great complement to the book of Joshua. It has very in-depth and detailed analysis and understanding. But at times the author seems to over-analyze. Some parts of the commentary are too lengthy. The book itself is almost 700 pages.
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April 3, 2022
Alot of Good stuff here, but I don't think it has a lot of exegetical clout. I really enjoyed it, and found much of the analysis helpful, but I do not share his interpretive method of the OT.
October 12, 2014
this is an excellent in depth study of Joshua. like all of the authors commentaries it focuses heavily on symbolism and typology. it was dry at times though and lengthier than necessary.
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