Creation And Covenant

Author : Christopher Roberts
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2008-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567269676

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Creation and Covenant by Christopher Roberts Pdf

Does sexual difference matter for marriage? Are there good theological reasons why the two main characters in a marriage should be a male and a female, or is marriage a more flexible covenant, which any two people can keep? Creation and Covenant analyzes latent but under-examined beliefs about sexual difference in the theology about marriage which has been dominant for centuries in the Christian west. The book opens by studying patristic theologies of marriage, which rested on mostly implicit and often incompatible beliefs about sexual difference. However, Roberts argues that Augustine developed a coherent theology of sexual difference, according it a shifting significance from creation to eschaton. Roberts traces how Augustine's theology influenced and was developed by subsequent theologians, such as Bernard of Clairvaux, Luther, Barth, and John Paul II. Finally, Roberts engages today's debates about gay marriage. Before becoming an academic, Dr. Roberts was a journalist. On behalf of PBS television, he covered both the Lambeth Conference in England and the World Council of Churches in Zimbabwe. During those years, he was disappointed by both the liberal and conservative arguments on homosexuality. Left-wingers seemed more interested in privacy, autonomy, and experience than in theology, and right-wingers seemed to have lots of prohibitions but little good news. In the final chapters, this book tries to do better, inviting liberals to improve the standard of their arguments, and explaining what is beautiful and persuasive about the traditional case.

Author : William J. Dumbrell
Publisher : Paternoster Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Alliance (Théologie)
ISBN : 0853643466

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Covenant and Creation by William J. Dumbrell Pdf

Author : W.J. Dumbrell
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2009-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781608992386

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Covenant and Creation by W.J. Dumbrell Pdf

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 : Ari Mermelstein
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004281653

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Creation, Covenant, and the Beginnings of Judaism by Ari Mermelstein Pdf

In Creation, Covenant, and the Beginnings of Judaism, Ari Mermelstein examines Second Temple writers who described creation, rather than a historical event, as the beginning of Jewish history in order to resolve a perceived sense of temporal rupture with Israel’s covenantal past.

Author : Edward P. Meadors
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610970723

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Creation, Sin, Covenant, and Salvation by Edward P. Meadors Pdf

Creation, Covenant, Sin, and Salvation is a primer for biblical theology that is accessible to lay readers of all ages. This is the ideal book for those seeking a short, accessible synopsis of the Christian worldview. Sprinkled with anecdotes and illustrations, the book eases readers into a succinct yet comprehensive discussion of biblical thought. The final chapter explains the authority, practical value, and intended purpose of Scripture. Meadors inspires readers to think critically about the real life believability of the Christian faith, especially its intellectual coherence. In keeping with biblical theology, the book affirms the continuity of biblical revelation from beginning to end before consummating in the resurrection of the dead and God's restoration of all creation.

Author : William J. Dumbrell
Publisher : Paternoster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015046853092

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Covenant and Creation by William J. Dumbrell Pdf

God's grace demonstrated in the biblical narrative through the lens of covenant. This study analyses the different divine covenants of the Old Testament and argues that they are closely related. The successive covenants, from Noah to David, are seen to express the divine purpose for humanity from the creation onwards. William Dumbrell interacts extensively with attempts to explain the significance of concepts such as the gift of the land, victory, rest and the divine presence. This extraordinary book also throws light upon the Christian use of the Old Testament categories. This second, revised edition brings the subject right up to date.

Author : Rowland S. Ward
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0648539903

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God and Adam by Rowland S. Ward Pdf

Reformed churches have always been interested in the covenant idea, first the covenant of grace in Christ, but also a covenant with Adam before sin, commonly called the covenant of works. But what the covenant of works really meant in the 17th century, when it became standard orthodoxy, is often very poorly understood today. That ignorance has contributed to modifications which are not always for the better.

Author : N. T. Wright
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008-10-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780800663575

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Paul by N. T. Wright Pdf

Ranks the Apostle Paul as "one of the most powerful and seminal minds of the first or any century," and argues that we can now sketch with confidence a new and more nuanced picture of Paul and the radical way in which his encounter with Jesus redefined his life, his mission and his expectations for a world made new in Christ. Reprint.

Author : Samuel D. Renihan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : Covenant theology
ISBN : 1943539154

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The Mystery of Christ, His Covenant, and His Kingdom by Samuel D. Renihan Pdf

"The Mystery of Christ is well-written, displays ample knowledge of issues discussed concerning covenant theology by Baptists and paedobaptists, grounds its arguments in scriptural exegesis and theology, recovers old arguments for a new day, presents a cohesive map of the covenants of Scripture, and exalts our Lord Jesus Christ, the last Adam, throughout." -- from cover review by Richard C. Barcellos

Author : Dale Claerbaut
Publisher : Xulon Press
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2007-10
Category : Covenant theology
ISBN : 9781604772166

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God's Covenant with the Creation by Dale Claerbaut Pdf

Pastor Claerbaut offers new insights into biblical covenant. A creation covenant based on Genesis 1 is supported by many Scriptures. He maintains that Scriptures are totally authoritative but their exegesis is not always traditional.

Author : Zvi Grumet
Publisher : Maggid
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 1592644775

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Genesis by Zvi Grumet Pdf

Rabbi Dr. Zvi Grumet explores the Book of Genesis in search for answers to the fundamental questions of human existence: Who are we? Why are we here? What does God want from us and what can we expect of Him? Shuttling deftly back and forth between the microcosmic and the macrocosmic, Rabbi Grumet offers a sensitive verse-by-verse reading of the biblical text, occasionally stepping back to reveal the magnificent themes that underlie the narrative as a whole: Creation and God, mortality and sin, family and covenant. Ambitious in scope and meticulous in execution, Genesis: From Creation to Covenant presents a remarkably original interpretation of the Book of Genesis and the Divine quest at its heart - the quest for a meaningful relationship with humankind.

Author : Adam E. Miglio,Caryn A. Reeder,Joshua T. Walton,Kenneth C. Way
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-02
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532693717

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For Us, but Not to Us by Adam E. Miglio,Caryn A. Reeder,Joshua T. Walton,Kenneth C. Way Pdf

John H. Walton is a significant voice in Old Testament studies, who has influenced many scholars in this field as well as others. This volume is an acknowledgment from his students of Walton’s role as a teacher, scholar, and mentor. Each essay is offered by scholars (and former students) working in a range of fields—from Old and New Testament studies to archaeology and theology. They are offered as a testimony and tribute to Walton’s prolific career.”

Author : William J Dumbrell
Publisher : Authentic Media Inc
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781780783062

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Covenant and Creation by William J Dumbrell Pdf

God's grace demonstrated in the biblical narrative through the lens of covenant. This study analyses the different divine covenants of the Old Testament and argues that they are closely related. The successive covenants, from Noah to David, are seen to express the divine purpose for humanity from the creation onwards. William Dumbrell interacts extensively with attempts to explain the significance of concepts such as the gift of the land, victory, rest and the divine presence. This extraordinary book also throws light upon the Christian use of the Old Testament categories. This second, revised edition brings the subject right up to date.

Author : F. Michael Colacuori
Publisher : Covenant Books, Inc.
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781645597124

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Restarting Genesis; A Covenant View of Creation by F. Michael Colacuori Pdf

Does the Bible seem difficult to understand? Have you switched to a modern translation to make it easier? Literary devices such as hyperbole and apocalyptic language appear frequently and may limit our understanding more than the translation. Most of the Bible is expressed in terms of covenant, an important concept that is also not well understood and which is seldom explained by our churches. If we fail to understand such concepts, we will be unlikely to fully appreciate the entire Bible. Those who would applaud our difficulty and would like to dismantle our belief system entirely may have attempted to discredit early Genesis more than any other portion of scripture. If Genesis 1:1 is not true, where does that leave the rest of the Bible? Did Jesus actually die for my sins? Is God, himself, a myth? If apparent conflicts go unresolved, it becomes easier to question the relevance of the entire Bible. The resolution of much of the difficulty lies in gaining an understanding of covenant creation. If you have ever thought that the Bible is full of errors, think again. It was not written to people in the culture of the 21st century western world. It was written to a people who lived 2,000 or more years ago in a culture which had a different way of thinking, of using words, and even numbers. I hope to show that the Bible is highly accurate and relevant for today's reader. To understand it the way the original hearers would have, we must get inside the mind of the ancient near easterner. This book attempts to bring the Bible into focus for today. It is not necessary to change its teaching or to alter doctrine. However, gaining an understanding for today requires a new way of looking at it. I hope to make that possible for you, today's 21st century western reader.

Author : Thomas R. Schreiner
Publisher : Crossway
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2017-07-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433550027

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Covenant and God's Purpose for the World by Thomas R. Schreiner Pdf

“Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations.” —Genesis 17:4 Throughout the Bible, God has related to his people through covenants. It is through these covenant relationships, which collectively serve as the foundation for God’s promise to bring redemption to his people, that we can understand the advancement of his kingdom. This book walks through six covenants from Genesis to Revelation, helping us grasp the overarching narrative of Scripture and see the salvation God has planned for us since the beginning of time—bolstering our faith in God and giving us hope for the future. Part of the Short Studies in Biblical Theology series.