The Cosmic Covenant : : Biblical Themes of Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation / / Robert Murray.
Murray’s study of the covenant theme begins with a chronological survey of the concept, beginning at the creation itself. He traces this theme through the Bible, noting its key components of justice and peace. The concept is a shared one between Judaism and Christianity, and Murray suggests that it...
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Superior document: | Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Gorgias Press Backlist eBook-Package 2001-2013 |
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Place / Publishing House: | Piscataway, NJ : : Gorgias Press, , [2006] ©2006 |
Year of Publication: | 2006 |
Language: | English |
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource (272 p.) |
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Other title: | Frontmatter -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- Abbreviations -- Note on Transliteration and some Forms of Expression -- Introduction -- 1. The Binding of the Cosmic Elements at Creation -- 2. The Cosmic Covenant Broken -- 3. The 'Eternal Covenant' Re-established -- 4. The Earthly Effects of Breach of the Cosmic Covenant -- 5. The Theory and Rituals for Preserving Cosmic Order -- 6. Relationships Within the Kingdom of Peace -- 7. Themes and Variations in Christianity and Judaism -- Epilogue: The Challenge of the Cosmic Covenant Today -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index |
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Summary: | Murray’s study of the covenant theme begins with a chronological survey of the concept, beginning at the creation itself. He traces this theme through the Bible, noting its key components of justice and peace. The concept is a shared one between Judaism and Christianity, and Murray suggests that it continues to have ecological as well as spiritual relevance to the world today. |
Format: | Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. |
ISBN: | 9781463212759 9783111024141 9783110663037 |
DOI: | 10.31826/9781463212759 |
Access: | restricted access |
Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
Statement of Responsibility: | Robert Murray. |