Keywords
covenants, modern faith, personal narratives, finding Christ
Abstract
In the first half of her book, Lane takes us on a tour of ancient worlds by introducing us to ancient words, such as bĕrît (covenant), gā’al (redemption), pānîm (presence of the Lord), and so forth, while deftly weaving linguistic and historical insights with personal narratives that ground these insights in the practical affairs of day-to-day living. In the second half of the book, Lane takes us on a tour of medieval art and images, centering on how art has been used to portray the Savior and His mission. Throughout the entire book, Lane centers the attention of the reader on Christ, inviting us to take upon ourselves His image and likeness and to more fully appreciate the images crafted of Him by artists of prior centuries.
Recommended Citation
Thayne, Jeffrey
(2021)
"Understanding Covenants Anew: Using Ancient Thought to Enrich Modern Faith,"
Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship: Vol. 44, Article 12.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/interpreter/vol44/iss1/12
