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A Dissertation on the First and Third Abrahamic Covenants, the Covenant of Horeb and the New Covenant: Their Differential Peculiarities (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Elder Jonas Hartzel

 
9780265422793: A Dissertation on the First and Third Abrahamic Covenants, the Covenant of Horeb and the New Covenant: Their Differential Peculiarities (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Unlock the promises that bridge nations and faith.

This book examines the first and third Abrahamic covenants, revealing how covenant, promise, and hope connect Jews and Gentiles. It explains why the absence of a covenant left the Gentiles without God and shows how God’s plan unfolds through Abraham’s line and its blessings for all families of the earth.

In clear, accessible prose, the text traces the covenant with Abram to its later form with Abraham, highlights the rite of circumcision as the visible sign of the covenant, and explains how these ancient agreements set the stage for the New Covenant. It also covers the early church debates over what was required for salvation, including the role of the law, circumcision, and dietary practices, and how Gentile inclusion was understood in light of God’s broader plan.
  • Discover how covenants establish a framework for promise, hope, and divine faithfulness
  • Learn how the Abrahamic promises extend to nations, kings, land, and a God to be their God
  • Explore the discussion among early believers about how Gentiles enter the people of God
  • See how the shift from old to new covenants shapes Christian interpretation
Ideal for readers of biblical theology, historical doctrine, and devotional study who want a focused look at how covenantal means and divine purpose arise across the Bible’s narrative.

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