A New (Non-Supersessionist) Covenant: Jeremiah 31, New Covenant, and Supersessionism Open Access
Goshorn, Ted (2016)
Abstract
Jeremiah 31's new covenant, found in v. 31-34, has a long tradition of supersessionism attached to it. This thesis explores both the tradition around supersessionist interpretation and offers an alternate interpretation through analysis and sermons.
Table of Contents
Introduction | p. 2
Ancient Sources of New Covenant Interpretation | p. 4
Defining New Covenant in Christianity | p. 7
The Epistle of Barnabas | p. 12
Justin Martyr | p. 14
Irenaeus | p. 17
Clement of Alexandria | p. 22
Ancient Sources Summary | p. 26
Modern Perspectives on Jeremiah 31 and New Covenant | p. 27
Reformed and Wesleyan Perspectives | p. 27
Current Scholarship and Homiletical Perspectives | p. 29
Non-Supersessionist Interpretation of Jeremiah 31:31-34 | p. 35
Non-Supersessionist Interpretation of New Covenant | p. 39
Conclusion | p. 43
Appendix A: Sermon on Jeremiah 31:31-34 entitled "In the Name of the Divine Spark" | p. 45
Appendix B: Sermon on Luke 22:14-20 entitled "The Blinding Fog" | p. 55
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