Covenant and Creation

Covenant Theology. From Noah to David, successive covenants are seen in the Old Testament as expressions of divine purpose. The argument for and against the close relation of these ""terms of agreement"" between humankind and God have, for the past fifty years, been at the heart of biblical studies. Old Testament scholar W. J. Dumbrell reaffirms one facet of this study--the theory of covenant--in Covenant and Creation. Where many have since tried to refute or seriously modify this covenant model, Dumbrell finds it at the core of Reformed doctrine. Covenant and Creation traces the background and content of each biblical covenant beginning with Noah and God after the flood, Abraham (the creation of Israel and its people), Mt. Sinai and Moses (the creation of the Law), and David (the creation of the monarchy). And what of the New Covenant? The effects of the Babylonian exile and the connecting themes in the books of Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Isaiah are evaluated. The epilogue delves into theological implications of the postexilic period in Israel's history, and further developments by the major exilic prophets. Readers will find this a summary most helpful in understanding New Covenant theology that emerged in the early Christian era.

Author: W. J. Dumbrell
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Published: 11/01/2009
Pages: 218
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d
ISBN13: 9781608992386
ISBN10: 1608992381
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Church | General
- Religion | Christianity | Denominations
- Religion | Christian Theology | General

About the Author
William J. Dumbrell received his Th.D. from Harvard University. He has published books and many essays on the Old Testament and biblical theology issues. He is currently teaching in the Master's course at the Presbyterian Theological Centre.