A prototypical definition of vryt, 'covenant' in biblical Hebrew

A prototypical definition of ברית, 'covenant' in biblical Hebrew

This article proposes a prototypical definition of the biblical Hebrew term vryt, 'covenant' in its ancient Near Eastern context as: 1) a chosen 2) relationship of 3) mutual obligation 4) guaranteed by oath sanctions. This is the background within which attempts to translate vryt, 'co...

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Main Author: Foster, Stuart Jeremy (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2006
In: Old Testament essays
Year: 2006, Volume: 19, Issue: 1, Pages: 35-46
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