Covenant Documents: Reading the Bible Again for the First Time

Covenant Documents: Reading the Bible Again for the First Time integrates the complexities of biblical literature with an interpretative and structured perspective suitable for new and seasoned readers alike. A quintessential tool for unraveling biblical complexities, it offers a cohesive reading strategy that aligns disparate texts to their overarching scriptural context. This approach enables readers to comprehend the biblical narrative and its theological ethos, encompassing a holistic view of the covenant relationship between humanity and the divine.

The book concentrates on the pivotal role of "covenant" within the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, examining literary devices, themes, and character development to shed light on the interconnectedness of scriptural accounts. Dissecting pivotal biblical moments-from the origin stories in Genesis to the covenant community's struggle and resilience-the text scrutinizes the spectrum of human-divine interaction and the consequent formation of theological principles.

Covenant Documents is ideal for curriculum in biblical theology, hermeneutics, and religious studies. It presents an insightful guide for readers seeking a structured method to approach biblical texts, embracing both historical-critical disciplines and narrative theology.

Wayne Brouwer is a professor of religion instruction at Hope College and an adjunct professor at Western Theological Seminary. He holds a Ph.D. in the New Testament from McMaster University, M.Div. and Th.M. in theology/ministry from Calvin Theological Seminary, and bachelor's degree in philosophy from Dordt College. He has served as lead pastor for numerous congregations, been the voice of "Reflections," a Sunday morning program on WHTC radio, for more than a decade, and published over 700 articles and more than two dozen books, including Splitting the Day of the Lord: The Cornerstone of Christian Theology; Martyr's Manual: The Brilliant, Tragic and Inspiring Message of Hebrews; Practical Christianity; The Literary Structure of John 13-17: A Chiastic Reading, and Being a Believer in an Unbelieving World, among others.