Theology of the Old Testament

Walther Eichrodt was a German scholar whose work significantly impacted Old Testament studies. His chief work, Theology of the Old Testament, published in two volumes (1933–35), is considered a new epoch in the field.1

Eichrodt's approach viewed the Old Testament religion as a unified reality throughout history, rather than solely as the history of Israelite religion. He focused on the covenant between God, his people, and humanity as the central theme. This method allowed him to present the core theological concepts in a way that respected the historical context of the revelation and maintained the connection between the Old and New Testaments.1