Joshua falls before the Ark

Perspective note

Comparative historical/source study. The original author's or church's reception is retained; inclusion does not make every claim Oriental Orthodox teaching.

Key points

• The physical direction of a bow alone does not identify its ultimate recipient.
• The text does not say Joshua worships the Ark or commands icon veneration.

Sources and further reading

• Joshua falls before the Ark (Website)

Related records

• Why bow and kiss if this is not worship? (Apologetics)
• Does Joshua prove people venerated an image? (Apologetics)
• A bow is not a complete theology (Apologetics)