The Covenant Formula: An Exegetical and Theological Investigation (Old Testament Studies)

God's covenant with Israel is one of the most important themes of Old Testament scholarship: 'I will be your God, you shall be my people'. Yet this has only rarely been the focus of a comprehensive study.Professor Rendtorff explores the different ways the covenant formula is used in the Bible, its structural and theological functions, the connections between covenant and election.An important contribution to a canonical interpretation of the Hebrew Bible.Rolf Rendtorff is the author of 'The Covenant Formula: An Exegetical and Theological Investigation (Old Testament Studies)', published 2000 under ISBN 9780567086051 and ISBN 0567086054.