The Conquest and Settlement of the Israelites in the Land of Canaan – Notes

These notes look at how the Israelites entered and settled in Canaan under Joshua after Moses died. They cover the covenant renewal at Shechem and give a detailed account of religious syncretism, including its causes, how it showed in ancient Israel and how it appears in modern Ugandan society. The notes also compare the Israelite and Canaanite religions point by point. Other sections list the social, political and religious problems the Israelites faced and the ways they disappointed God in the Promised Land, then link these to Christian behaviour today. The notes end with an introduction to the period of the judges. The points are set out as lists for revision and essay writing.