Covenants In The Ancient World

Notes from John Bayon’s High School Sunday school class.

Covenants were a common occurrence in Abraham’s world. There were two main types of covenants, either between equals, called a covenant of brotherhood, or one between a greater King and a subordinate, vassal. There are several commonly shared aspects of this latter covenant.

In the Preamble, the great king is introduced with accompanying titles and attributes.

In the  Historical Prologue,  the historical relationship between the two kings is sketched, usually with a heavy emphasis on the greater king’s accomplishments and his benevolence towards the vassal.

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