The Relevance of the Old Testament for the Doctrine of the Church

In recent discussions the doctrine of the Church has been approached from an unusual angle, by way of certain conceptions found in the Old Testament, such as the Covenant, the Remnant, and the Suffering Servant. In this article I propose to examine the validity and significance of this approach.Is i...

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Main Author: Smith, Robert H. 1932-2006 (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press 1952
In: Scottish journal of theology
Year: 1952, Volume: 5, Issue: 1, Pages: 14-23
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