Gleanings in Joshua (Arthur Pink Collection)

The book of Joshua records one of the most interesting and important portions of Israel's history. It treats of the period of their establishment as a nation, of which Genesis was prophetic and the rest of the Pentateuch immediately preparatory. 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. 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. 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.

The contents of the book of Joshua include: 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, and 24. Other Books.

Arthur W. Pink, the author of this book, was born in Nottingham, England, in 1886 and was 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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