The immortal commonwealth covenant, community, and political resistance in early reformed thought
David P. Henreckson.
The immortal commonwealth covenant, community, and political resistance in early reformed thought - Cambridge ; New York, NY Cambridge University Press, 2019
Includes bibliographical references and index
"Introduction, with a linguistic history reaching back to ancient Hebrew writings, Roman law, and medieval jurisprudence, the concept of covenant has shaped Western notions of law and justice like few others. In its barest sense, it is a contract or agreement between parties. It establishes or recognizes the terms by which a relationship among persons is preserved or set right, and is often ratified by some ritual or sacrifice. It promises rewards for the fulfillment of obligations, and punitive consequences for the breach thereof. It involves the exchange of goods, rights, or services, according to some specified norm. In a fuller sense, a covenant is the founding or recognition of a common project, or fellowship, by which individuals pursue goods that they could not in isolation"-- Provided by publisher.
9781108470216
Covenant theology--History of doctrines.
231.76HEN
The immortal commonwealth covenant, community, and political resistance in early reformed thought - Cambridge ; New York, NY Cambridge University Press, 2019
Includes bibliographical references and index
"Introduction, with a linguistic history reaching back to ancient Hebrew writings, Roman law, and medieval jurisprudence, the concept of covenant has shaped Western notions of law and justice like few others. In its barest sense, it is a contract or agreement between parties. It establishes or recognizes the terms by which a relationship among persons is preserved or set right, and is often ratified by some ritual or sacrifice. It promises rewards for the fulfillment of obligations, and punitive consequences for the breach thereof. It involves the exchange of goods, rights, or services, according to some specified norm. In a fuller sense, a covenant is the founding or recognition of a common project, or fellowship, by which individuals pursue goods that they could not in isolation"-- Provided by publisher.
9781108470216
Covenant theology--History of doctrines.
231.76HEN