Sinai Covenant Flashcards
1
Q
a formal agreement or treaty between two parties with each assuming some obligation
A
Covenant
2
Q
Two types of Treaty
A
- Parity Treaty
- Suzerainty Treaty
3
Q
agreement between two equal parties; a pact of mutuality concerning individuals
A
Parity Treaty
4
Q
an agreement between two unequal parties
- imposed by a greater power (suzerain) upon a lesser one (vassal)
- the greater power demands loyalty and obligates itself to the protection of the lesser one
A
Suzerainty Treaty
5
Q
presents the framework of suzerain-vassal treaties from the ancient Near East, wherein suzerain makes a treaty with a lesser subject
A
Sinai Covenant
6
Q
benevolent Lord who serves as the suzerain - loyal subjects who serve as the vassals
A
Yahweh - people of Israel
