covenanted self, The

covenanted self, The

By Walter Brueggemann

Book Description

In this thought-provoking exploration of the Bible's foundational books, renowned biblical scholar Walter Brueggemann invites readers to discover profound connections between ancient covenant and contemporary spiritual life. Rather than dismissing the first five books of Scripture as outdated relics, Brueggemann reveals their urgent relevance for modern seekers wrestling with questions of purpose, accountability, and moral courage.

Through creative interpretation and vivid metaphorical language, this work transforms familiar biblical narratives into fresh encounters with divine calling and social responsibility. Brueggemann skillfully weaves together themes of worship and mourning, divine grace and human obligation, revealing how these ancient tensions continue to shape our spiritual journeys today.

The author challenges readers to move beyond passive consumption of Scripture toward active engagement with its demands for justice and faithfulness. His innovative approach demonstrates how covenant theology speaks directly to contemporary struggles with truth, power, and ethical living in an unpredictable world.

This compact yet substantial study offers both intellectual rigor and spiritual nourishment for those seeking to understand how biblical wisdom applies to modern life. Brueggemann's imaginative scholarship creates space for readers to encounter these foundational texts with renewed curiosity and deeper commitment to the transformative work of justice in their own communities and relationships.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~4 hours)

📄 Length: 148 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Theology
  • ✓ Explore Bibel
  • ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
  • ✓ Explore Covenant theology
  • ✓ Explore Theologie
  • ✓ Explore Verbond
  • ✓ Explore De Tien geboden
  • ✓ Explore Bible. O.T. - Theology

Topics Covered

Theology Bibel Bible Covenant theology Theologie Verbond De Tien geboden Bible. O.T. - Theology Tora Wet (gebod Gods)

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