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> I do have some background in Abrahamic religions, but other than Judaism
> there is not much actual use of the word covenant,
Dear Stephen,
That's not true. The word "testament" as in Old and New Testament
means Covenant. Covenant in Judaism and the ancient world were
generally sealed with a sacred meal. The Last Supper in Christianity
is an example of a covenantal meal.
22:20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new
testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
22:21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
(King James Bible, Luke)
The concept of covenant plays a major role in Reformed theology.
but I do not know its
> arabic equivalent so I am not sure how big covenants are in Islam.
There are two Arabic words which get translated as covenant, these are
mithaq and ahd.
I've written an article relating the Baha'i concept of Covenant with
that of Islam. You can access it on my blog:
http://bahai-islam.blogspot.com/
I wonder
> if covenants are a big part of Babism too?
Yes, most definitely. We see it in Tahirih's poetry as well. The poem
"Speak the words, "Am I not your Lord?" is a reference to what Baha'is
call the Most Great Covenant and Muslims call the Covenant of Alast.
warmest, Susan
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