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The name ''Joshua'' is similar to ''Yeshua'', the traditional [[Hebrew]] name for [[Jesus Christ]]. Some commentators have thus suggested that Joshua is a [[typology|type]] of Christ, and have pointed to the parallel between Joshua's crossing of the Jordan and Jesus' baptism ''in'' the Jordan.<ref name=Shyovitz/> In addition, they point to the army of Israel marching seven days instead of six around the walls of Jericho, and to John the Baptist citing a memorial that Joshua had erected at the crossing site.<ref name=Missler>Missler C, "[http://www.khouse.org/articles/2001/319/ The Conquering Hero - Joshua]," ''Koinonia House Online'', 1996. Accessed December 15, 2008.</ref> Other commentaries point out that Joshua underwent a lifetime of training before he took his leadership position, and see this as a reminder to all persons eager to serve not to be impatient and attempt a mission for which they are not trained.<ref name=Sullivan>Sullivan D, "[http://www.evangelbaptist.org/highschool/lessons/joshua.htm Biblical Lives to Live By: Joshua]," Evangel Baptist Church, n.d. Accessed December 15, 2008.</ref>

The name ''Joshua'' is similar to ''Yeshua'', the traditional [[Hebrew]] name for [[Jesus Christ]]. Some commentators have thus suggested that Joshua is a [[typology|type]] of Christ, and have pointed to the parallel between Joshua's crossing of the Jordan and Jesus' baptism ''in'' the Jordan.<ref name=Shyovitz/> In addition, they point to the army of Israel marching seven days instead of six around the walls of Jericho, and to John the Baptist citing a memorial that Joshua had erected at the crossing site.<ref name=Missler>Missler C, "[http://www.khouse.org/articles/2001/319/ The Conquering Hero - Joshua]," ''Koinonia House Online'', 1996. Accessed December 15, 2008.</ref> Other commentaries point out that Joshua underwent a lifetime of training before he took his leadership position, and see this as a reminder to all persons eager to serve not to be impatient and attempt a mission for which they are not trained.<ref name=Sullivan>Sullivan D, "[http://www.evangelbaptist.org/highschool/lessons/joshua.htm Biblical Lives to Live By: Joshua]," Evangel Baptist Church, n.d. Accessed December 15, 2008.</ref>

== Criticism ==

== Archaeological Evidence==

Many scholars dispute the historical accuracy of the book of Joshua, which is the most important source for Joshua's career.<ref name=Sparknotes/> Most authorities accept the idea that Joshua lived and fought his battles during the Late [[Bronze Age]]. This period is classicaly thought to last from 1400 BC to 1200 BC. Recent archaeological findings at [[Jericho]] have served to provide better support for the Biblical narrative.

Most authorities accept the idea that Joshua lived and fought his battles during the Late [[Bronze Age]]. This period is classicaly thought to last from 1400 BC to 1200 BC. Recent archaeological findings at [[Jericho]] have served to provide better support for the Biblical narrative.

== Joshua in fiction ==

== Joshua in fiction ==