02456cam a22003253u 4500 48236 UtSlPG 20260610134117.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 31005419 UtSlPG en iso639-1 BL Trumbull, H. Clay (Henry Clay), 1830-1903 The Blood Covenant: A Primitive Rite and its Bearings on Scripture Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-02-11 Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Blood Covenant: A Primitive Rite and its Bearings on Scripture" by H. Clay Trumbull is a scholarly exploration of an ancient ritual written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the practice of blood-covenanting, a profound form of mutual commitment observed in various cultures around the world, and its significances within biblical contexts. The author seeks to uncover the oft-overlooked theological implications that this rite has on the understanding of scriptures. The opening of the tome presents a preface where Trumbull outlines the impetus for his research into blood covenanting, revealing its historical significance and its neglect in contemporary theological discussions. He recounts a personal experience that sparked his interest in this ceremonial tradition, providing a vivid account of the blood-brotherhood rite as observed in Syria. The detailed description introduces readers to the profound, often sacred nature of such covenants, emphasizing their binding ties of loyalty and brotherhood. Trumbull signifies that the exploration of this primitive rite, which intermingles lives and identities through blood, is not merely academic; it opens a window into the deeper spiritual and cultural meanings tied to the biblical narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Covenants -- Religious aspects Blood -- Folklore https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48236 89075 89075