The familiar idea of a covenant between God & His people is central to much of the literature of the Old Testament. Thru analyses of the style, content & language of biblical & extra-biblical documents, Dr Hillers renders the complex idea of covenant comprehensible to the layman as he provides insights into such ideas as the love & knowledge of God—both of which are intimately connected with Israel's concept of covenant.—Biblical Studies Publisher's Note Preface The unhappiness of our knowledge The words of the sun Sinai and Shechem There was no king in Israel Noah, Abraham, David "Therefore I will punish you" The old age of an idea All things new Suggestions for Further Reading Index of Scriptural References