Joshua, Judges, and Ruth

the sixth book of the Bible / tells how the Israelites return to Canaan, conquer it, and settle there

The Book of Joshua

the seventh book of the Bible / tells how God raised up deliverers to save Israel

The Book of Judges

the eighth book of the Bible / tells the story of a woman who is faithful to her mother-in-law

The Book of Ruth

this person is a Canaanite who helps two Israelite spies in return for a promise of safety when Jericho is invaded

Rahab

the idea that God, not the warriors, won the battle

Miracle Warfare

the river that the Israelites cross in order to enter Canaan

Jordan

the first city that the Israelites defeat as they enter Canaan

Jericho

these people were the descendants of (and named after) the sons of Jacob / they divided the land once it was conquered

The 12 Tribes of Israel

teachings of the Catholic Church that outline the limited conditions that may justify the use of military force

Just War Doctrine

this person was a female judge and prophet

Deborah

these people held the Promised Land long before the Israelites arrived / they were polytheists

The Canaanites

these people were consecrated by God to lead the Israelites in worship

The Levites

these people were selected by Moses to help him with the overwhelming task of settling disputes as the Israelites wandered for 40 years and then settled in the Promised Land

The Judges

this person was a Moabite who showed great loyalty to her mother-in-law

Ruth

the ornate box that contained the commandments

Ark of the Covenant

the practice that required the total destruction of an enemy city and everything in it

Ban

What is the name of the history of the Israelites from their entry into the Promised Land through the monarchy to the time of the exile

Deuteronomic

a religious offering of money

tithe

this person served as the leader of the Israelites after Moses' death

Joshua

this person died at the end of Deuteronomy

Moses