God and His People: Covenant and Theology in the Old Testament (Clarendon Paperbacks) [Paperback]

Ernest W. Nicholson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 17, 1988 | Series: Clarendon Paperbacks

God's covenant with Israel has remained a central theme in the study of the Old Testament since ancient times, particularly over the last hundred years. This book demonstrates how the debate over the covenant held during the last century has made it possible for us to see more clearly how crucial a role the covenant idea has played in the development of the faith of Israel.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"His nuanced argument and lucid style result in a model of analysis."--Journal of Religion

"Nicholson's exciting study traces scholarly concepts of covenant from Wellhausen's theological one (1878) through the sociological one of Weber and Noth, to modern linguistic research of Kutsch and Perlitt....Nicholson then analyzes in detail the rise of covenant theology in the eighth century B.C., simultaneously with the rise of prophets, and the radical shift in theology and world view which these two trends entailed....Highly recommended."--Library Journal

"An excellent contribution to the ongoing discussion about this central theological notion....I will definitely adopt this book as one of the sources for the course Introduction to the Old Testament II...and will highly recommend it to the students for reading."--Martin Pierik, ICTC/Inter Congregational Theological Consortium

"Both specialists and general readers will find [this] helpful."--Theological Studies

"The importance of...[this book] in recent biblical scholarship can hardly be over-emphasized."--Times Literary Supplement

About the Author

Ernest W. Nicholson is at University of Oxford; Fellow of Oriel College.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (November 17, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198267274
• ISBN-13: 978-0198267270
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #708,937 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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