Story · 17 · Moses and Joshua
The patriarchs bought land
Instead of conquering, the patriarchs purchase land and make treaties. When Abraham does go to war, it's to defend Canaanite neighbors.
A model of peaceful coexistence.
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He rescues the people of Sodom and Gomorrah from invading Mesopotamian kings.
Bible reference: Genesis 14; 23
Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 277
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