Abstract The concept of "covenant" is fundamental to an understanding of the relationship between YHWH and the Hebrew people. It appears throughout the Hebrew Bible and the intent in this paper is to briefly trace its appearance and consider its meaning to the community.
From the Paper "Covenant in the Hebrew Bible
Introduction
The concept of "covenant" is fundamental to an understanding of the relationship between YHWH and the Hebrew people. It appears throughout the Hebrew Bible and the intent in this paper is to briefly trace its appearance and consider its meaning to the community.
Establishing the Covenant
According to Bernhard Anderson (1957), two of the most important covenantal arrangements belong to the priestly, or P, tradition in the Biblical narrative. That tradition describes a divine plan that begins with the creation and continues with the covenant with Noah and then with Abraham. The final dispensation ..."
Abstract This paper reviews Stephen Rodnesky's ?A Broken Covenant? about wealth disparity, which he believes, is caused by national tax policies since the 1980?s. The paper author repeatedly stresses that, although Rodnesky presents an enormous amount of statistical evidence that could have been overwhelming, everything is explained clearly and the tone of the book, while serious, is easy-going, understandable and convincing. The paper states that Rodnesky has some suggestions for interested readers such as letting their representatives know that they are not satisfied with the current tax structure.
From the Paper "I must admit that I approached "A Broken Covenant" with a certain degree of cynicism. Many books of this type are more polemic than objective; the writing is frequently murky, stilted and/or convoluted; and there can be a tendency to become very "creative" with the facts in order to make a particularly convincing point. However, in this case I was pleasantly surprised. A Broken Covenant is very well written, and there is an attitude of reasonable discussion, not ranting or melodrama."
Abstract This paper explains that, as employees have access to trade secrets, they pose the threat of stealing the secrets when they leave the business. Thus, American law allows the employer to protect his interests through the somewhat limited enforceability of covenants not to compete. The paper then points out that, while these covenants have been used for many years, new issues have emerged as the economy has become more flexible with employees frequently changing jobs and with businesses being sold to successor companies. The paper goes on to analyze the test case of "Riamonde v. Van Vlerah" (1975) whereby the Ohio courts uphold covenants to not compete thus protecting trade secrets. The paper includes references to several other cases as well.
From the Paper "In trying to balance the reasonable rights of the employer to protect trade secrets and the right of the employee to work, Ohio courts seem most inclined toward what might be called the "Express Consent" approach. A successor employer can enforce a non-compete agreement only if it meets three requirements. First, the employer must show that employees expressly consented not to compete against the successor employer. This could be shown by either of two means: (1) the non-compete provision must state that the covenant is an asset of the predecessor employer, and must state that it can be transferred to the employer's successors and assigns."
Tags: successor competitors asset contract, reasonableness test
Abstract This paper outlines the covenants of the Bible from Adam through to Jesus. The author gives biblical references where needed to clarify what type of covenant was indeed made.
Abstract This paper focuses on the covenant between God and "His" people and shows how God's covenant has translated through time and adapted itself to the people. It identifies the similiarities between Judaism and Christianity, but more so, it concedes that Christianity is the type that followed Judaism by using the Old and New Testament with a specific emphasis on Paul's writings. It shows how Paul's views on Christianity and Judaism share the common bonds of the faith and provide the early Christians with an action plan as well as an understanding that Christianity was part of the plan from the very beginning.
From the Paper "The basis of Judaism is the old covenant, which has its origins at Mt. Sinai when Moses received the Ten Commandments and recorded the other statues concerning the sacrificial system. Paul compares the old covenant to Hagar, (a slave and concubine of Abraham) in Gal. 4:24-26, and admonishes the Galatians to ?Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bandage.? (Gal. 5:1) Specifically, the "yoke of bondage" as mentioned in Gal. 5:1 refers to the old covenant and the practice of those who turned the laws into a burden and who felt that merely obeying the laws would save them."
Abstract This paper questions the financial growth forecast over a four year period for a company called ChemMed. The author discusses the company and its growth potential. The paper explains liquidity ratios, efficiency ratios and loan covenant violations.
From the Paper "In section ..., we are told that the estimated annual rates of growth in sales for the coming three years are ... per year. If I were presented with sales forecasts that called for three years of exactly .... sales growth, I would want to see the underlying documentation. Specifically, I would be curious to see exactly the type of work that the forecasters performed to develop this compound growth rate for the next three years. I would be inclined to believe that not too much ..."
Tags: Case study. ChemMed, ratio analysis, banks, loan covenant, covenant violations, cash flow, liquidity, debt to asset ratio average collection period, DSO, changes in DSO, problems wtih increasing DSO. measuring return on equity
Abstract This paper looks at the role of the prophets Isaiah and Amos in establishing political and religious order in the Israelite kingdom. It discusses that since the prophets believed that the course of history is shaped by the will of God, a violation of Israel's commitment to God would inevitably harm the Israelites. The paper explains how the prophets' role was to insist that the Israelites mend their course of action and maintain their part of the covenant with God; otherwise, as the writings of Amos and Isaiah avow, the Kingdoms of Israel and Judah will be destroyed.
From the Paper "Louisbourg (Nova Scotia, Canada) was constructed as a result of a crisis in French colonial development. France possessed one of the largest colonial empires the world had ever seen. The French colonies stretched from India, the West Indies, into the heart of what is now Canada. France and England had been at war with minor interruptions from 1689-1713. Europe formed a coalition to resist France during the war of the Spanish Succession, which left France both militarily and financially exhausted. "
Abstract The following paper is a brief discussion describing the importance of the Torah and the Mishnah in Judaism, cherished rites, the debate over the Messiah with Christians, and the development of the State of Israel after the Holocaust.
From the Paper "In the Jewish faith, the covenant is comprised of three sections: Torah, Israel, and land. The word Judaism means Israel and is used to define all Jews descended from Abraham and Sara. Jews believe that they are the ones that God loved first and are the "chosen ones". They lived their lives around the temple and when it was destroyed, their religion became utopian and began to spread across the lands."
Abstract This paper is on a section of the book of Exodus and details the covenant with God, deliverance of the Isrealites, and the conquest of the Promised Land. It analyzes the chapters from a literary perspective, taking into account the history of the time period. The six-page paper uses straightforward facts as well as thought-provoking analogies to get a point across.
From the Paper "The book of Exodus details a journey, marking the birth of Israel as a nation and as a church of God. God's constant interest in human affairs pushes Him to lead His people away from Egypt towards redemption, helping to restore them to their intended purpose. He provides them His servant, Moses, to help them understand His power and love. He leads them away from bondage and sin and introduces them to His law and, in this, His instructions for living. The book of Exodus displays deliverance, a covenant with God, and a conquest of the Promised Land."
Tags: 18, bible, bondage, covenant, deliverance, example, god, hebrews, isrealites, land, old, promised, sin, testament
Abstract Article 22 of the League of Nations Covenant spells out the rules by which every mandatory power was to govern their mandates. This paper discusses how Japan's violation of Article 22 led to brutal fighting between the Japanese and the Allied Powers. The author illustrates how had the Japanese upheld their duties as mandatory powers, some of the imperialistic fervor would have subsided, and a possible avoidance of the Pacific War could have occurred.
From the Paper "At the end of the 19th century, Japan found herself looking up at the superpowers of the world. Japan had spent years in isolation, perfecting her own culture, silently growing in power, and waiting for the time to gain world recognition. The Japanese chose the turn of the century to display their power to the world. Japan engaged in armed conflict with both the Russians and the Chinese, coming out on the winning end in both altercations. In her eyes, Japan felt this was enough evidence of her strength and ascension into the class of superpowers. The leaders of the west, however, felt this display by Japan was a meager attempt to replicate the conquests of previous countries. Japan was still seen as a struggling, inferior country, a view that was helped along by prevailing racial stereotypes and even the arrogance of the west. To combat this problem, Japan became even more aggressive in her dealings with foreign countries, and even imperialistic in some manners. Germany began to encroach on Japanese territory during World War I, and Japan countered by using her military. At the end of the war, Japanese forces occupied three island chains: the Marshall, Caroline and Marianas Islands. When the war officially ended, the world superpowers decided to award the islands to Japan as mandatory states in the Treaty of Versailles. Article 22 of the League of Nations Covenant spelled out the rules by which Japan, and other mandatory powers, ruled over their mandates. Japan violated Article 22 of the covenant by exploiting the natives of these islands, forcing Japanese culture on the people, and militarily fortifying the land."
Abstract This paper examines the story of Moses as told in the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. It looks at how Moses was the predominant Israelite in Exodus and the most influential and important of all Israelites at the time. It shows how through God's command, Moses persuaded the Israelites to follow God and in return, God would deliver them from slavery and a life of suffering. It tells the story of Moses from his birth into slavery in Egypt in the Palace of the Pharaoh until he received God's covenant on Mount Sinai.
From the Paper "Moses used his miracles to convince the influential Israelites that God had indeed sent him, and with the success of making believers out of the elders, Moses attempted to do the same with the Pharaoh; however, when Moses ordered the Pharaoh to let his people go, the Pharaoh responded with ignorance claiming that he knew no such Lord and would not let the people go because they were his servants. Moses became dismayed and asks the Lord why he continues to let the Israelites suffer; God assured Moses that he will drive them out of the Pharaoh's land. Even when Aaron performed a miracle by turning his staff into a snake, the Pharaoh was not convinced."
Tags: commandments, covenant, god, y, israelites, jewish, sinai, yahweh
Abstract This paper states that, unlike the Jewish concept of God, traditional Christianity teaches that God is in the form of the Trinity, consisting of the God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The author points out that the Land of Israel, where there has been a continual Jewish presence in Israel and its surrounding areas since the time of Abraham, is believed by Judaism to be part of the covenant made between God and the Jewish People at Mont Sinai. The paper relates that the Koran, the principal source of Islamic law, called Sharia, contains the rules by which a Muslim society is organized and governed and provides the means to resolve conflicts among individuals and between the individual and the state.
From the Paper "According to Islamic doctrine, Jesus will return to over-throw al-Dajjal in the battle of 'Aqabat Afiq' in Syria, or at the Lud gate in Jerusalem according to other accounts. It is believed that Jesus will "kill all pigs and break all crosses,? confirming Islam as the only true religion. After 40 years Jesus will die and be buried next to Muhammad in Medina. Islam teaches that Jesus did not die in A.D. 33 but has been in a state of "suspended animation" ever since."
Abstract This paper explains that "The Book of Nehemiah" from the Old Testament describes a traditional Jewish patriarchal leader Nehemiah who was not a prophet or a king but rather a governor in Judea. The author points out that Nehemiah derives his power from God, remaining a forceful and trustworthy leader precisely because of his commitment to upholding God's law and ensuring that the Jewish people uphold the Covenant, which was made with Moses many years earlier. The paper examines five leadership practices, which can be easily applied to this story of Nehemiah: Modeling the way, inspiring a shared vision, challenging the process, enabling others to act and encouraging the heart.
From the Paper "Nehemiah accomplishes the first of the five leadership practices, modeling the way, by setting an example to the Jewish people. Primarily, Nehemiah does so through his piety and his hard work. In fact, the Book of Nehemiah actually serves as a kind of resume or testament to Nehemiah's role modeling. He continually bolsters his image through references to his good deeds and he also continually offers prayers and supplications to the Lord. For example, in Chapter 13, he states, "Thus I purified them from everything foreign and appointed duties for the priests and the Levites, each in his task, and I arranged for the supply of wood at appointed times and for the first fruits Remember me, O my God, for good.""
Abstract This paper argues that the ideas, which Deuteronomic theology puts forth, serve to oversimplify God's actions in history. The author points out that Moses' farewell speech reaffirms God's covenant with his people and the importance of God's laws.
From the Paper "In the Book of Deuteronomy of the Old Testament, Moses addresses the new generation of Israelites as they are about to enter the promised land. His farewell speech is essentially a sermon that reaffirms God's covenant with his people. However, Moses also stresses..."
Tags: Deuterononmy, Deuteronomic theology, Deuteronomistic History, Old Testament, Moses, covenant
Abstract This paper discusses John O'Sullivan's article "Put Gay Marriage to 'Covenant Test,'" in which he offers his ideas on the controversial theme of allowing same-sex marriage. The paper discusses the strengths of this article, including the fact that it is clearly well researched and that O'Sullivan appears to have been motivated primarily by the decline of marriage as an institution, especially in cases where young children are involved.
From the Paper "In his article "Put gay marriage to 'covenant' test," John O'Sullivan offers his ideas on the controversial theme of allowing same-sex marriage. The strengths of this article include the fact that it is clearly well researched. O'Sullivan has given this matter much serious thought, and obviously feels passionately about it. It is also clear that O'Sullivan has some human warmth, as he appears to be motivated primarily by the decline of marriage as an institution - especially in cases where young children are involved. "
