Far as the curse is found : the covenant story of redemption /

Williams, Michael D., 1952-

Far as the curse is found : the covenant story of redemption / Michael D. Williams. - Phillipsburg, NJ : P & R Pub., c2005. - xv, 319 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

The Resurrection : the single best page of the story -- The Exodus : God sets the pattern of redemption -- Creation : covenant-historical introduction -- The Fall : humanity in revolt -- The Flood : God refuses to give up -- Abraham : God narrows the seed to redeem the world -- The Patriarchs : thwarting God's mission to the nations -- Sinai : God covenants with His chose people -- The Law : transcribing God's character in the world Life in the land (1) : The King of Israel -- Life in the land (2) : The word of the Prophets -- Jesus : a new and more glorious Covenant -- The Church : the Messianic community of the New Covenant -- The Eschaton : the renewal of all things.

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Covenant theology--Biblical teaching.
Covenants--Biblical teaching.
Redemption--Biblical teaching.

BT775 / .W695 2005

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