Kinship by covenant : a canonical approach to the fulfillment of God's saving promises / Scott W. Hahn.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hahn, Scott, author.

Series:

Anchor Yale Bible reference library.

Anchor Yale Bible reference library

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Covenant theology--Biblical teaching.

Covenant theology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 589 pages).

Place of Publication:

New Haven ; London : Yale University Press, [2009]

Summary:

A biblical scholar identifies the covenant as an overarching theme among diverse biblical texts While the canonical scriptures were produced over many centuries and represent a diverse library of texts, they are unified by stories of divine covenants and their implications for God’s people. In this deeply researched and thoughtful book, Scott Hahn shows how covenant, as an overarching theme, makes possible a coherent reading of the diverse traditions found within the canonical scriptures. Biblical covenants, though varied in form and content, all serve the purpose of extending sacred bonds of kinship, Hahn explains. Specifically, divine covenants form and shape a father-son bond between God and the chosen people. Biblical narratives turn on that fact, and biblical theology depends upon it. With meticulous attention to detail, the author demonstrates how divine sonship represents a covenant relationship with God that has been consistent throughout salvation history. A canonical reading of this divine plan reveals an illuminating pattern of promise and fulfillment in both the Old and New Testaments. God’s saving mercies are based upon his sworn commitments, which he keeps even when his people break the covenant.

Contents:

Introduction

The kinship covenant in the Old Testament

The treaty-type covenant in the Old Testament

The grant-type covenant in the Old Testament

The Abrahamic grant-type covenant

The Levitical grant-type covenant

The Davidic grant-type covenant

Davidic fulfillment in Luke-Acts

Covenant, oath, and Divine Sonship in Galatians 3-4

Hebrews 1-9 : covenant, oath, and royal priestly progeniture

Concluding theological reflections.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-300-15562-X