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Old Covenant

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The old dispensation or order, which God established with his chosen people Israel, through the revelation of the Law to Moses (1961). See Covenant

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Catechism Passages

Passages ranked by relevance to Old Covenant, from most closely related outward.

§1961 CHAPTER THREE GOD'S SALVATION: LAW AND GRACE

God, our Creator and Redeemer, chose Israel for himself to be his people and revealed his Law to them, thus preparing for the coming of Christ. the Law of Moses expresses many truths naturally accessible to reason. These are stated and authenticated within the covenant of salvation.

Catechism of the Catholic Church © Libreria Editrice Vaticana