A New (Non-Supersessionist) Covenant: Jeremiah 31, New Covenant, and Supersessionism Open Access

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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School	Candler School of Theology
Department	Divinity
Degree	MDiv
Submission	Master's Thesis
Language	English
Keyword	covenant thursday jeremiah supersessionism homiletics luke barnabas clement of alexandria justin martyr maundy new irenaeus
Committee Chair / Thesis Advisor	Hylen, Susan, Emory University
Committee Members	de Souza, L. Wesley, Emory University

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