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A Father Who Keeps His Promises: God's Covenant Love in Scripture
Hahn explores the "covenant love" God reveals to us through the Scriptures and explains how God patiently reaches out to us―despite our faults and shortcomings―to restore us into relationship with his divine family. Join Hahn as he follows the high adventure of God's plan for the ages, beginning with Adam and Eve and continuing down through the generations to the coming of Christ and the birth of the Church. You'll discover how the patient love of the Father revealed in the Bible is the same persistent love he has for you.
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Published April 1, 2023
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Scott Hahn
415 books1,328 followersScott Hahn is a renowned Catholic theologian, apologist, speaker, and bestselling author whose work has had a profound impact on contemporary biblical theology and Catholic thought. A former Presbyterian minister, Hahn converted to Catholicism in 1986 after an intense personal and theological journey, which he details in his popular book Rome Sweet Home, co-written with his wife, Kimberly Hahn. Their story of conversion has inspired countless readers around the world and remains a landmark in modern Catholic apologetics.
Hahn holds the Father Michael Scanlan Chair of Biblical Theology and the New Evangelization at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he has taught since 1990. He is also the founder and president of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting biblical literacy among the laity and biblical fluency among clergy. Through the Center, Hahn leads a wide range of initiatives, including publications, pilgrimages, Bible studies, and the scholarly journal Letter and Spirit.
Educated at Grove City College (B.A.), Gordon–Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and Marquette University (Ph.D. in Systematic Theology), Hahn brings a deep academic foundation to his work. His dissertation, Kinship by Covenant, was later published by Yale University Press and received praise for its theological insight and scholarly rigor.
Throughout his career, Hahn has emphasized the covenant as the key to understanding salvation history, showing how the biblical narrative reveals a divine plan that unites all of humanity into God's family. His works explore themes such as the Eucharist, the role of Mary, the sacraments, and the authority of the Church, often drawing on the writings of the early Church Fathers to bridge the ancient faith with modern understanding.
He is the author or editor of over forty books, including The Lamb’s Supper, Hail, Holy Queen, First Comes Love, Letter and Spirit, Swear to God, Reasons to Believe, The Creed, The Fourth Cup, and Holy Is His Name. Many of his books have become staples in Catholic households, study groups, and seminaries.
In addition to his writing, Hahn is a highly sought-after speaker, having delivered thousands of lectures across the United States and abroad. He appears regularly on EWTN and has collaborated with Lighthouse Catholic Media to bring his teachings to an even broader audience.
Scott Hahn lives in Ohio with his wife Kimberly. They have six children and numerous grandchildren. Together, the Hahns continue to lead efforts in evangelization and Catholic education, embodying a lifelong commitment to deepening faith and understanding through Scripture and tradition.
Hahn holds the Father Michael Scanlan Chair of Biblical Theology and the New Evangelization at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, where he has taught since 1990. He is also the founder and president of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting biblical literacy among the laity and biblical fluency among clergy. Through the Center, Hahn leads a wide range of initiatives, including publications, pilgrimages, Bible studies, and the scholarly journal Letter and Spirit.
Educated at Grove City College (B.A.), Gordon–Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and Marquette University (Ph.D. in Systematic Theology), Hahn brings a deep academic foundation to his work. His dissertation, Kinship by Covenant, was later published by Yale University Press and received praise for its theological insight and scholarly rigor.
Throughout his career, Hahn has emphasized the covenant as the key to understanding salvation history, showing how the biblical narrative reveals a divine plan that unites all of humanity into God's family. His works explore themes such as the Eucharist, the role of Mary, the sacraments, and the authority of the Church, often drawing on the writings of the early Church Fathers to bridge the ancient faith with modern understanding.
He is the author or editor of over forty books, including The Lamb’s Supper, Hail, Holy Queen, First Comes Love, Letter and Spirit, Swear to God, Reasons to Believe, The Creed, The Fourth Cup, and Holy Is His Name. Many of his books have become staples in Catholic households, study groups, and seminaries.
In addition to his writing, Hahn is a highly sought-after speaker, having delivered thousands of lectures across the United States and abroad. He appears regularly on EWTN and has collaborated with Lighthouse Catholic Media to bring his teachings to an even broader audience.
Scott Hahn lives in Ohio with his wife Kimberly. They have six children and numerous grandchildren. Together, the Hahns continue to lead efforts in evangelization and Catholic education, embodying a lifelong commitment to deepening faith and understanding through Scripture and tradition.
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January 15, 2011
I had been an apathetic person towards the Catholic Church after leaving it when I became an adult and pretty much was ticked off at God. A dear friend shared this book as my husband fought a serious form of cancer and I suddenly found myself no longer angry, but hungry for God's Word. I had all sorts of questions, doubts and fears. Our friend who is Catholic and is a Scott Hahn aficionado gave this book to me for Christmas and I found myself for the first time truly understanding God's amazing love for His children and the richness of a timeless story - The Old Testament. I have found myself reaching back to this book to better understand the rich and deep history of the beginning of time. This book changed my views on a great deal of troubling issues and struggles for me. I am working my way through all of Scott Hahn's books.
September 6, 2016
An excellent retelling of Old Testament historical theology. Listened to this on a drive to and from St. Louis this past week-end and I'm sure I will listen to it again many times. Hahn sets the record straight against claims that there were/are two Gods, the vengeful O.T. Jewish God and the Loving Abba Jesus introduces. After reading/listening to this book, you will come to know God the Father and how very much He loves you. Beautiful!
February 8, 2014
Having recently read two other very disappointing books from DynamicCatholic.com, I was not expecting much from this one. But in sharp contrast to those aforementioned disappointments, A Father Who Keeps His Promises by Scott Hahn does a very good job of presenting authentic Catholic Faith. Dr. Hahn is a true Bible scholar, and his honest and intelligent scholarship is revealed in this work.
Hahn begins by giving a Scriptural definition of a covenant relationship, and then traces this idea through the entire history of salvation as revealed in Sacred Scripture. This culminates in his examination of the relationship between the Jewish feast of Passover, the Last Supper, Christ's redemptive sacrifice on the cross, and the continuing sacrifice of the Eucharist. The inseparable connection between these was a big part of Hahn's own conversion to Catholicism.
Some of the book's ideas were new to me. For example, I had never before realized the connection between Seth and Melchizedek, nor the significance of the various 'cups' mentioned in the Gospel narratives of the Last Supper and Passion. Most of the principles were already familiar to me but presented here in a way that was refreshingly true to Scriptural principles and to Catholic teaching.
Hahn begins by giving a Scriptural definition of a covenant relationship, and then traces this idea through the entire history of salvation as revealed in Sacred Scripture. This culminates in his examination of the relationship between the Jewish feast of Passover, the Last Supper, Christ's redemptive sacrifice on the cross, and the continuing sacrifice of the Eucharist. The inseparable connection between these was a big part of Hahn's own conversion to Catholicism.
Some of the book's ideas were new to me. For example, I had never before realized the connection between Seth and Melchizedek, nor the significance of the various 'cups' mentioned in the Gospel narratives of the Last Supper and Passion. Most of the principles were already familiar to me but presented here in a way that was refreshingly true to Scriptural principles and to Catholic teaching.
August 4, 2012
This is a great book to read while doing Bible study on salvation history. Hahn shows the oaths taken by humans with God starting with Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Moses, King David, and leads the reader through the fulfillment of that exchanges of persons between God and a couple, a family, a tribe, a nation, and the world through Christ. A riveting read that shows we are not any different than those who walked the earth over 2,000 years ago. God loves us as much as he did them.
February 22, 2014
One of the best books that I've read to help me in my spiritual journey. Great stories on how God has made covenants with our families through the years and how we've messed them up. I learned so much about the Old Testament by reading this book in conjunction with my bible. We are currently using this book as our reading material for the men's group at my parish. Highly recommend this book.
July 8, 2023
“The Incarnation reharmonized the symphony of creation” (Hahn, 249).
Excellent synopsis of salvation history. If you’ve done FOCUS’s Salvation History/Story of Salvation study, it is essentially this book. It’s definitely still worth a read even if you’ve done these studies, though, because it provide depth and deeper insight. Chapter 10 in particular was a great, concise explanation of Jesus’ institution of the New Covenant. And then Hahn goes on to explain how this is exemplified in the liturgy. Excellent, excellent, excellent. I will be returning, I am sure.
Excellent synopsis of salvation history. If you’ve done FOCUS’s Salvation History/Story of Salvation study, it is essentially this book. It’s definitely still worth a read even if you’ve done these studies, though, because it provide depth and deeper insight. Chapter 10 in particular was a great, concise explanation of Jesus’ institution of the New Covenant. And then Hahn goes on to explain how this is exemplified in the liturgy. Excellent, excellent, excellent. I will be returning, I am sure.
July 29, 2012
In this book by this well-known Catholic apologist, Scott Hahn narrates and explicates the biblical account of salvation history. I found his use of scripture to be quite problematic, ignoring the best in Catholic biblical scholarship from the past 50 years. Although he makes it clear that the entire Hebrew Scripture is, for him, a mere pre-figuring of the Christian Scripture, he does not address the Paschal Mystery until the final 2 chapters, and that is almost exclusively dealt with through the Catholic sacraments of Eucharist and Matrimony. I read this book because it was a gift from a friend who wanted to make me a fan of Scott Hahn. It did not succeed. I doubt I will read any further titles by him.
August 18, 2008
Excellent! I am a big fan of Scott Hahn and once again he has amazed me with his grasp of Scripture and his ability to "spoon feed" ignorant persons like myself.
May 24, 2024
For what it was… I LOVED. Not my usual heart wrenching spiritual read but after Salvation History team formation (the girls who get it get it) this book just solidified everything I hoped would be true about our Lord. He is so attentive to detail and proves that nothing is on accident! Scott Hahn is obviously a genius and knows the Lord deeply.
As factual as it is, the Gospel message of a Bridegroom coming for His bride echoed throughout Hahn’s explanations of a God that is often misunderstood by his people and his journey to make himself known to them from our first parents to even us today! If you want to dive deeply into salvation history and the history of God’s relationship with man this is a must read!!!!
As factual as it is, the Gospel message of a Bridegroom coming for His bride echoed throughout Hahn’s explanations of a God that is often misunderstood by his people and his journey to make himself known to them from our first parents to even us today! If you want to dive deeply into salvation history and the history of God’s relationship with man this is a must read!!!!
April 14, 2014
Each time I present the St. Paul Center's Bible study, "Genesis to Jesus," I re-read this book (it is the recommended supplemental book for this study). So that's at least three readings. Each time, I'm reminded of aspects of the covenant understanding of salvation history that I have forgotten or I become aware of some deeper meaning or nuance that eluded me previously. Whether one has paid attention to the author for a while or is new to his work this book is a must read. It really is the interpretive key to his biblical theology written is a way accessible to even the merest Bible novice, but of value to readers of any background (his later book "Kinship by Covenant," based on his doctoral thesis, is a much deeper and more scholarly treatment).
Almost everyone in my Bible studies who reads the book has said that it is a helpful and accessible supplement to the study. Short sections with clever titles keep the reader engaged, but allow the material to be absorbed in bite-sized chunks. And, of course, hardly a page goes by in which a quote from scripture or an explicit reference (e.g., "Ex 1:7") to it isn't provided (God's Word is very powerful!). There are only a few diagrams and tables -- which are very helpful -- but they are something of which there really should be more of throughout the book.
For beginner or scholar, this book will provide perspective on the "big picture" of salvation history in a memorable way.
Almost everyone in my Bible studies who reads the book has said that it is a helpful and accessible supplement to the study. Short sections with clever titles keep the reader engaged, but allow the material to be absorbed in bite-sized chunks. And, of course, hardly a page goes by in which a quote from scripture or an explicit reference (e.g., "Ex 1:7") to it isn't provided (God's Word is very powerful!). There are only a few diagrams and tables -- which are very helpful -- but they are something of which there really should be more of throughout the book.
For beginner or scholar, this book will provide perspective on the "big picture" of salvation history in a memorable way.
January 3, 2017
I'm a cradle Catholic, but through Scott Hahn's tapes and especially this book, I've discovered how rich, powerful, and loving my faith actually is. I urge all Catholics, all Christians, and any others with only a slight interest in God to buy this book and ingest its every word. Dr. Hahn's explanations are thought provoking yet lighthearted, informational as well as inspiring, entertaining while also being essential for understanding the true love of Our Father. You'll enjoy it and cherish it. I just finished it and will pick it up to re-read it tonight. This study provides a wonderful explanation of how the Old and New Testaments reveal God's promise to love us from the beginning of time, despite Man's continuous rebellion. Scott shows how the Father slowly forms His family through His covenant promises, climaxing in the universal family established with Christ's New Covenant. Scott breaths new life into the stories of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David and explains the true significance of Christ's Passover celebration with His apostles. To know God is to love Him. This book will help you do both. (Also great for CCD teachers trying to get a grasp on the significance of the Old Testament stories.)
September 26, 2014
Awesome ! It gave me a whole new perspective of the bible, especially the Old Testament, which is the hardest for me to relate to.This answered so many difficult questions that bugged me since I started reading the bible years ago.
The answers are not as simple as you might think-these are all about how God was keeping is original covenant with his people. Why is there a whole book with so many rules in the Old Testament? Why did God have to start over so many times with other Covenants (rainbow, circumcision...)? What were the animal sacrifices about? Who is high priest Melchizidek? Why was God so angry in the Old Testament but so forgiving in the New Testament? What did Jesus mean by "it is finished" when he is on the cross?
And most of all - why is a covenant so important, and why did it require God's son to die on the cross to allow us the privilege of heaven?
Biblical scholar Scott Hahn explains all this with humor!! It is wonderful to read.
The answers are not as simple as you might think-these are all about how God was keeping is original covenant with his people. Why is there a whole book with so many rules in the Old Testament? Why did God have to start over so many times with other Covenants (rainbow, circumcision...)? What were the animal sacrifices about? Who is high priest Melchizidek? Why was God so angry in the Old Testament but so forgiving in the New Testament? What did Jesus mean by "it is finished" when he is on the cross?
And most of all - why is a covenant so important, and why did it require God's son to die on the cross to allow us the privilege of heaven?
Biblical scholar Scott Hahn explains all this with humor!! It is wonderful to read.
November 15, 2025
So good!! Loved it, learned a ton. Last two chapters are special
September 24, 2020
Judging from some of the favorable GR reviews that I have skimmed, “A Father who Keeps his Promises” is an excellent audiobook. As a book, however, it is jejune bordering on moronic.
Hahn fills his text with references to American television shows such as “Mission Impossible “and movies “Carrie” featuring Sissy Spacek. He describes the ten Commandments as “Israel’s Declaration of Independence”. At one point, he informs the reader that Aaron ‘” had a bone to pick with Moses”. At another. At another, he compares the frustration of the Israelites in their flight out of Egypt with his frustrations on his father’s lengthy cross-country vacation trips. This type of style is appropriate to a homily or a simple conversation. On the printed page, it is ghastly. The reader gets the impression that he (or she) is being taken for a dimwit.
“A Father who Keeps his Promises” is a somewhat curious phenomenon. It is elucidation of covenant theology written by a Catholic. While covenant theology has the great merit of providing unity to the Old Testaments, Catholics generally have little enthusiasm for it. On a personal level Hahn’s book failed either to excite or to inspire.
Hahn fills his text with references to American television shows such as “Mission Impossible “and movies “Carrie” featuring Sissy Spacek. He describes the ten Commandments as “Israel’s Declaration of Independence”. At one point, he informs the reader that Aaron ‘” had a bone to pick with Moses”. At another. At another, he compares the frustration of the Israelites in their flight out of Egypt with his frustrations on his father’s lengthy cross-country vacation trips. This type of style is appropriate to a homily or a simple conversation. On the printed page, it is ghastly. The reader gets the impression that he (or she) is being taken for a dimwit.
“A Father who Keeps his Promises” is a somewhat curious phenomenon. It is elucidation of covenant theology written by a Catholic. While covenant theology has the great merit of providing unity to the Old Testaments, Catholics generally have little enthusiasm for it. On a personal level Hahn’s book failed either to excite or to inspire.
February 19, 2016
Dr. Hahn was able to give me the big picture of God's plan for salvation, salvation history, and the meaning of the real relationship of family. He was able to introduce the concept of covenant and what it really meant to God's people and what we are missing in the 21st century. Exceptionally good read!
August 9, 2016
I'm so glad I read this book. It was given to me by a friend four years ago and I finally read it. In the first few chapters Scott Hahn really emphasizes how much our God our Father has done to get us to the point where Jesus dies for us; all because of his great love for us. He explains the entire process of salvation very clearly, so clearly that even I understood it!
June 27, 2015
Informative and educational. Nice connection to the bible.
March 3, 2019
This is the book that clarified Covenant Theology for me.
March 13, 2017
This is the beauty of Scott Hahn's books: interesting, intelligent and readable. A good Lenten selection and his companion Lenten devotional is worthwhile.
August 10, 2025
Me encontré este libro (o más bien me encontró a mi) en una librería de mi barrio que tiene de todo menos títulos relacionados con el mundo católico (quizá por eso estaba bastante sucio y me costó menos de 1€).
En cualquier caso, haberlo leído ha sido un regalo De Dios. Un Dios de promesas que no solo las cumple en mi vida sino en cada personaje de la historia de la Salvación, desde Adán hasta el mismo Cristo.
En fin, que siempre que leo me doy cuenta de lo poco que sé. Así que simplemente agradecida :)
En cualquier caso, haberlo leído ha sido un regalo De Dios. Un Dios de promesas que no solo las cumple en mi vida sino en cada personaje de la historia de la Salvación, desde Adán hasta el mismo Cristo.
En fin, que siempre que leo me doy cuenta de lo poco que sé. Así que simplemente agradecida :)
March 19, 2018
This book unpacked the Old Testament and God's covenants with humanity in a profound yet approachable way. The insights Hahn shared have changed the way I understand Scripture and engage with my faith.
May 28, 2023
Read this book in preparation for Totus Tuus, and it was a good review of God's covenants with mankind, covering everything from Adam to the present
July 25, 2023
My first Scott Hahn book and a great one at that! It's a nice summary of the bible and makes connections in a way I never thought of while also giving you an eye to see how great of a Father we have in heaven.
May 12, 2024
Excellent and thorough summary of the outline of salvation history. Hahn is excellent at explaining scriptural teachings of the Church to the common layman. He also manages to make it relatable and entertaining. Typically Old Testament content is difficult for me to read through, and, admittedly depressing at times; but I left reading this book, feeling encouraged and hopeful. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in scriptural studies.
August 24, 2013
In this wonderful book, Scott Hahn traces God's covenant love through the old testament and right down to the new covenant. He reveals the truth of the scriptures and of God's covenant, that God is a father that loves his children (us), and relentlessly pursues us so that we might be a part of his covenant, his very family.
It tells the story of how God lovingly formed the world for Human habitation, placing his creation Adam in the garden who was to defend and guide God's handiwork and offer it all up to God as a sacrifice of loving praise. But Adam failed and plunged the human world into sin. Dr. Hahn follows the thread all through the OT, through Abraham the father of the faithful, and through Moses the mediator.
Along the way, he shows how the design behind all of God's actions is to build the human race into a family, the family of God. Indeed, reality is a love story. The story of God pursuing sinful man to draw him into his covenant relationship.
Finally, he brings the whole story to a conclusion by examining Jesus and the new covenant. He shows how Jesus Christ brought in the greatest stage of God's plan, his worldwide family, the catholic church. He accomplishes this by dying for the sins of men and giving his perfect life as a eternal offering of love to the father. Indeed, the very act of the sacrifice was a fulfillment of the Passover liturgy, as he turned the third cup of blessing into the Eucharist and the fourth cup of consummation into his bloody death, one single sacrifice which is given for us to accept and consume, to unite ourselves with God and hos covenant love.
This book is about God's covenant love - the Gospel. And what is that Gospel specifically? Hahn spells out the Gospel message on page 240-243:
1. God is more than a wise creator, he is our loving father.
2. God has established a sacred covenant with us from the start - a sacred family bond of communion.
3. We have all broken God's covenant.
4. We desperately need our Father's mercy and Grace.
5. The solution to this came when God became Man in Jesus Christ. Jesus took on our weak nature to perfect us and give us a share in the divine life of God.
6. Jesus seals the New Covenant through his sacrifice that began in the upper room and ended on Calvary.
7. Jesus was raised from the dead through the power of the Holy Spirit and the Spirit is his gift to us.
8. Jesus gives us this Spirit through the sacraments. And his own body through the eucharist.
9. Jesus gives us the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church as our family, and Mary as our mother.
10. We are on a pilgrimage to heaven where we will be with God forever beholding his awesome beatific vision.
This is an incredible book and I recommend it to everyone who wants to understand God's covenant love, just what the Old Testament is about, and how it all fits together. This book is a masterpiece.
It tells the story of how God lovingly formed the world for Human habitation, placing his creation Adam in the garden who was to defend and guide God's handiwork and offer it all up to God as a sacrifice of loving praise. But Adam failed and plunged the human world into sin. Dr. Hahn follows the thread all through the OT, through Abraham the father of the faithful, and through Moses the mediator.
Along the way, he shows how the design behind all of God's actions is to build the human race into a family, the family of God. Indeed, reality is a love story. The story of God pursuing sinful man to draw him into his covenant relationship.
Finally, he brings the whole story to a conclusion by examining Jesus and the new covenant. He shows how Jesus Christ brought in the greatest stage of God's plan, his worldwide family, the catholic church. He accomplishes this by dying for the sins of men and giving his perfect life as a eternal offering of love to the father. Indeed, the very act of the sacrifice was a fulfillment of the Passover liturgy, as he turned the third cup of blessing into the Eucharist and the fourth cup of consummation into his bloody death, one single sacrifice which is given for us to accept and consume, to unite ourselves with God and hos covenant love.
This book is about God's covenant love - the Gospel. And what is that Gospel specifically? Hahn spells out the Gospel message on page 240-243:
1. God is more than a wise creator, he is our loving father.
2. God has established a sacred covenant with us from the start - a sacred family bond of communion.
3. We have all broken God's covenant.
4. We desperately need our Father's mercy and Grace.
5. The solution to this came when God became Man in Jesus Christ. Jesus took on our weak nature to perfect us and give us a share in the divine life of God.
6. Jesus seals the New Covenant through his sacrifice that began in the upper room and ended on Calvary.
7. Jesus was raised from the dead through the power of the Holy Spirit and the Spirit is his gift to us.
8. Jesus gives us this Spirit through the sacraments. And his own body through the eucharist.
9. Jesus gives us the Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church as our family, and Mary as our mother.
10. We are on a pilgrimage to heaven where we will be with God forever beholding his awesome beatific vision.
This is an incredible book and I recommend it to everyone who wants to understand God's covenant love, just what the Old Testament is about, and how it all fits together. This book is a masterpiece.
November 11, 2016
Hahn’s book is very readable. What he writes about covenants is interesting. But I wouldn’t say read the book because of what he says about covenant. The majority of the book is devoted to working through the Pentateuchal narrative. From the quotes above you can see there is a fair amount of interesting interpretations.
The book is congenial to Catholic interests, yes it mentions Mary and transfiguration. But the book is not an apology for Catholicism. Hahn’s emphasis on the continuity between the testaments and the importance of the covenant should appeal to Calvinist Christians in particular.
I’d recommend the book to people wanting to get a good overview of the pentateuch (first five books of the bible) with special reference to the theme of covenant.
http://thescripturesays.org/2015/12/1...
The book is congenial to Catholic interests, yes it mentions Mary and transfiguration. But the book is not an apology for Catholicism. Hahn’s emphasis on the continuity between the testaments and the importance of the covenant should appeal to Calvinist Christians in particular.
I’d recommend the book to people wanting to get a good overview of the pentateuch (first five books of the bible) with special reference to the theme of covenant.
http://thescripturesays.org/2015/12/1...
September 18, 2009
From the covenants of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David to the New Covenant initiated by Jesus, Biblical history is a divine love story between God the Father and his children.
Adam and Eve, the marriage covenant, two people; Noah's family, the household covenant, parents and children; Abraham the chieftain, the tribal covenant, thousands of people; Moses the Judge, the national covenant, tens of thousands of people; David the King, the national kingdom covenant, hundreds of thousands of people; Jesus the Royal High Priest, the Catholic (universal) Church covenant, millions of people, the fulfillment of God's providential plan for history, the reunification of his children under one house, the bride and body of Christ, his Holy Church.
Adam and Eve, the marriage covenant, two people; Noah's family, the household covenant, parents and children; Abraham the chieftain, the tribal covenant, thousands of people; Moses the Judge, the national covenant, tens of thousands of people; David the King, the national kingdom covenant, hundreds of thousands of people; Jesus the Royal High Priest, the Catholic (universal) Church covenant, millions of people, the fulfillment of God's providential plan for history, the reunification of his children under one house, the bride and body of Christ, his Holy Church.
January 15, 2015
I think this book might have been much better had I never read the bible before and didn't really know anything about the apparent progressive revelation contained therein. Hahn spends most of the book going over the stories in Genesis and Exodus, showing how God had a plan to save humanity from the time Adam sinned until Jesus, but with this being a Hahn book, the covenant actually progressed until it culminated with the Eucharist (an opinion which I don't accept but then again, I don't accept transubstantiation). With all of the Hahn books I've read this is geared more towards being as accessible as possible (which isn't necessarily a bad thing) but, I'm hoping that his other covenant book Kinship by Covenant is deeper.
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January 20, 2015Hahn uses the theme of covenant in this discussion of God's plan to bring people into his family. Beginning with Adam up to the beginning of the New Covenant with Christ, he details how God faithfully interacts with his people despite their many failures in keeping the covenant. His connection between the Passover, the Eucharist and Christ's passion is very interesting. Writing from a Catholic perspective, he branches into Catholic theology when dealing with the Eucharist. The strength of the book is that through all of the covenants (broken by man) God remained faithful. A book well worth reading.
August 4, 2008
I read this book about 8 years ago and I still think that this is one of my best reads ever. This book actually made understand the context of the Bible better (i.e: from the Covenant point of view), which helped me in future Bible studies and reflections. I would recommend this book for anyone who believe (or would like to strengthen his/her belief) that Our Father do love us from the times of Adam until now. That He is always faithful, even when we often are not.
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