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Law and History in the First Testament: Ancestry, Covenant, and Divine Intervention

Explore the significance of law and history in the First Testament scriptures, focusing on the foundational texts like the Pentateuch and Covenant Code. Discover how these laws shaped the Hebrews' identity and society, and understand the divine interventions through prophets and atonement rituals. Uncover the evolution of legal codes, from Casuistic Laws to the Deuteronomist and Holiness Codes. Delve into the historical narrative spanning over 2000 years, from the time of Abraham to the emergence of Israel and its struggles with neighboring powers. Witness the spiritual journey of the Hebrews, seeking to establish a righteous connection with God and their place as a beacon of light to the nations.

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Law and History in the First Testament: Ancestry, Covenant, and Divine Intervention

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  1. Revelation in History and Law

  2. Categorization of First Testament Scripture

  3. Law and History Texts • First five books of the Bible/Torah (Pentateuch) outline the Law • Law meaning “Something laid down, fixed” • Historical texts • Ancestry of the Hebrews

  4. Law • Centres around Covenant • Basis of society • Law points to highest values (constitution) • Point to relationship with God Without laws, Canada would cease being a sovereign, democratic, capitalist, parliamentary-democracy. Laws, therefore, establish who and what we are.

  5. God of the Covenant • Covenant comes from Hebrew Berit (literally, to shackle) • Different kinds of Covenants • Friendship • Contract • Peace Treaty • Marriage • Treaty between Kings • Lord and Vassal Above: Friendship Covenant Below: Master-Servant Covenant

  6. Law of God • Decalogue (Exod. 20) • The Covenant Code (Exod. 21-23) • Casuistic Laws (Case-by-case scenarios) • Laws originating from rural economy (not nomadic) • Deuteronomist Code (Deut. 12-26) • Laws originating from urban monarchy • Laws from king, how to conduct war, how to determine who is a real prophet • The Holiness Code (Lev. 17-26) • Laws for Priests Nothing symbolizes law better than the ravenous characters of Boston Legal

  7. History Covered in First Testament • Over 2000 years of history covered • Extends as far back as 4000 BCE (time of Abraham) • Formation of Israel • Israel situated between main powers of the Middle East • Constantly being conquered and re-conquered

  8. God Intervenes in History • Prophets • Messiah Figures • Nature

  9. Atonement • Sacrifice and ritualistic purification • Innocent blood offered up • Establishes right relationship with God • Receive worldly blessings • Shift in 6th century BCE • Development of afterlife

  10. National Identity • Zionism • A light to the nations • God physically present in the Temple

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