Covenant and Chosenness in Judaism and Mormonism

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Covenant and chosenness resonate deeply in both Mormon and Jewish traditions. For both of these communities, covenant and chosenness represent enduring interpretations of scriptural texts and promises, ever-present in themes of divine worship and liturgy. The chapters of this volume, written by leading scholars of both communities, debate scriptural foundations, the 'signs of the covenant,O the development of theological ideas about covenant, and issues of inclusivity and ...

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Covenant and chosenness resonate deeply in both Mormon and Jewish traditions. For both of these communities, covenant and chosenness represent enduring interpretations of scriptural texts and promises, ever-present in themes of divine worship and liturgy. The chapters of this volume, written by leading scholars of both communities, debate scriptural foundations, the 'signs of the covenant,O the development of theological ideas about covenant, and issues of inclusivity and exclusivity implied by chosenness.

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781611472271
  • Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
  • Publication date: 10/1/2001
  • Product dimensions: 6.20 (w) x 9.20 (h) x 0.80 (d)

Table of Contents

Foreword 7
Introduction 11
Pt. I Scriptural Foundations of the Covenant
Biblical Voices on Chosenness 23
Covenant in the Book of Mormon 33
Pt. II Signs of the Covenant: Sabbath and Temple
The Sabbath as a Covenant in Mormonism and Judaism 59
The Inextricable Link Between Temple, Covenant, and Chosenness in Judaism and Mormonism 71
Pt. III Covenants: Modern and Post-Modern
From Joseph to Joseph: Covenant and Chosenness in the Revelations and Writings of Joseph Smith 91
Covenant and Chosenness in Postmodern Jewish Thought 103
Pt. IV Covenant and Ultimate Destiny: Particularistic and Universalistic Visions
Chosenness: Implications and Extensions in Mormonism and Judaism 131
Overcoming Chosenness 147
Chosenness in Judaism: Exclusivity vs. Inclusivity 173
App. A A Literature Survey of Mormon-Jewish Studies 195
Notes on Contributors 212
Index 215
Index of Sources 221
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