The
three books that comprise this volume take a comprehensive
look at theoverarching covenantal theme, but variously
considered from three vantage points:
Book
I: Christianitys Covenantal Inheritance
is a summary of the biblical idea of covenants
as seen through the eyes of the English reformers.
To the earlier generations of Puritans, the structural
and moral fabric of society followed Gods
design under grace and biblical Law. Included
in this book is a summary of the biblical idea
of covenantal faith and obedience and the concurrent
duties defined by the timeless standard of Gods
Ten Commandments.
Book
II: Americas Covenantal Inheritance
is an overview of the
Reformed covenantal histories of Puritan England
and New England which
set the stage forthe founding of our nation. Earlier
generations understood that the moral fabric of
their societies were to be aligned with the Bibles
precepts, and accordingly, they infused their
own cultures with the rich character that gave
later generations an enduring cultural inheritance.
Book
III: Historic Covenantal Living describes
the various venues
of the Reformed covenantal life. In subdividing
all earthly obligations into those of the family,
church, and commonwealth, Puritans were able to
draw lines of godly authority within each sphere,
safely avoiding the extremes of either anarchy
or tyranny. The Puritans deciphered Gods
order from His Word and reformed
their entire lives according to its principled,
covenantal design. They thereby obtained a maximum
degree of liberty within the framework of genuine
care and mutual accountability.
Lex
Rex Publishing hopes that the three books of this
volume will
help readers better understand the overall covenantal
virtues that once served our forebearers and that
yielded the rich inheritance that we now enjoy.
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