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Book SynopsisCovenant: A Vital Element of Reformed Theology provides a multi-disciplinary reflection on the theme of the covenant, from historical, biblical-theological and systematic-theological perspectives. The interaction between exegesis and dogmatics in the volume reveals the potential and relevance of this biblical motif. It proves to be vital in building bridges between God’s revelation in the past and the actual question of how to live with him today.
Trade ReviewInterview with Jaap Dekker about Covenant: A Vital Element of Reformed Theology. By Michael Morales, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary on New Books Network, 23 March 2022. Full link: click here.
Table of ContentsAbbreviations Introduction Hans Burger, Gert Kwakkel and Michael Mulder Part 1: Biblical Perspectives 1 Berith and Covenants in the Old Testament A Contribution to a Fruitful Cooperation of Exegesis and Systematic Theology Gert Kwakkel 2 Biblical Covenants in Their Ancient Near Eastern Context A Methodological, Historical and Theological Reassessment Koert van Bekkum 3 Covenant in Deuteronomy: The Relationship between the Moab, Horeb, and Patriarchal Covenants Arie Versluis 4 What Does David Have to Do with It? The Promise of a New Covenant in the Book of Isaiah Jaap Dekker 5 The New Covenant in the Context of the Book of Jeremiah Mart-Jan Paul 6 The Concept of Covenant in Luke and Acts With Special Focus on the Speech of Peter in Acts 3: 12–26 Arco den Heijer 7 Is Covenant an Important Concept for the New Testament? Galatians 4: 21–31 as a Test Case Donald E. Cobb 8 Covenant, Election and Israel’s Responsibility A Clarification through an Intertextual Analysis of Quotations from Scripture in Romans 10 Michael Mulder Part 2: Historical Perspectives 9 Not for Gentiles? The Covenant in Mekhilta de-Rabbi Ishmael Eveline van Staalduine-Sulman 10 The Concept of the ‘New Covenant’ (Jeremiah 31: 27–40) in Ancient Jewish Reception History Aaron Chun Fai Wan 11 From Zurich to Westminster: Covenant as Structuring Principle in Reformed Catechisms Daniël Timmerman 12 Heinrich Bullinger (1504–1575) and the Covenant of Works Pierrick Hildebrand 13 Friendship, Covenant, and Law: The Doctrine of the Covenant of Works in Johannes Braun (1628–1708) Matthias Mangold 14 The Fruitfulness of a Paradox: The Doctrine of the Covenant in Wilhelmus à Brakel (1635–1711) Reapplied Willem van Vlastuin Part 3: Systematic-Theological Perspectives 15 Covenant Theology as Trinitarian Theology A Discussion of The Contributions of Michael S. Horton, Scott W. Hahn, and N.T. Wright Arnold Huijgen 16 Theology without a Covenant of Works A Thought Experiment Hans Burger 17 Conditions in the Covenant Dolf te Velde 18 The Meaning of ‘Covenant’ in Educational Practices Towards a Framework for Qualitative Research Bram de Muynck Part 4: Concluding Reflections 19 Covenantal Theology: Risks and Chances of a Controversial Term Georg Plasger Index
