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Medieval 1274 · Historical Christian Faith commentaries database, on Sir 46:1 (Collationes de Septem Donis, Collation 5)

Bonaventure, on Sir 46:1

Bonaventure · c. A.D. 1221–1274
Sir 46:1 · Douay-Rheims
“Valiant in war was Jesus the son of Nave, who was successor of Moses among the prophets, who was great according to his name,”
On this verse:
“There were two to whom the Lord gave fortitude, namely Caleb and Joshua. And it is said of Joshua that he became "mighty in war." Joshua is interpreted as "salvation." These men, for the salvation of others, went about to explore the promised land.”

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