Sealed with an Oath

Description

Paul R. Williamson looks at the role of the covenant concept in Scripture and the meaning of this terminology. He then sets the idea of covenant in the context of God’s universal purpose, and traces the idea through Noah and the patriarchs, the nation of Israel and the kingship of David. Lastly, he shows how the new covenant is anticipated in the Old Testament and fulfilled in the New.

In this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume, Williamson offers new insights into key texts and issues related to the theme of covenant. He is not afraid to challenge established positions. One example is his dual-covenant approach to God’s dealings with Abraham.

His robust scholarship will be appreciated by scholars, lecturers and students in theology, ministers and all who have a serious interest in the covenant concept.

CONTENTS

Contents
Series Preface
Author’s Preface
Abbreviations

1. Biblical Theology and the Covenant Concept
2. Covenant and God’s Universal Purpose
3. God’s Universal Covenant with Noah
4. God’s Programmatic Covenants with the Patriarchs
5. God’s National Covenants with Israel
6. God’s Royal Covenant with David
7. God’s New Covenant anticipated by the Prophets
8. God’s New Introduction Inaugurated through Jesus

Bibliography
Index of Modern Authors
Index of Scripture References
Index of Ancient Sources