The Covenant of Salt / As Based on the Significance and Symbolism of Salt in Primitive Thought

Name: The Covenant of Salt / As Based on the Significance and Symbolism of Salt in Primitive Thought
Author: H. Clay Trumbull

By H. Clay Trumbull

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A scholarly study traces salt's symbolic role in primitive covenanting, arguing that salt functions as a representation of blood and life and thus serves as a medium for permanent bonds. It surveys biblical references, comparative archaeology, ritual uses such as bread-and-salt fellowship, sacrificial incorporation, exorcism, and divination, and discusses links between salt, sun, preservation, and vitality. The author examines consequences of faithlessness, substitutes for the rite, and remaining traces of the practice, and appends an essay treating the Ten Commandments as a covenant of love.

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H. Clay Trumbull

H. Clay Trumbull was an American author and theologian known for his contributions to religious literature and ethics. His works often explore the intersections of faith, culture, and human behavior. Among his notable titles is "The Blood Covenant: A Primitive Rite and its Bearings on Scripture," which examines ancient practices and their significance in biblical contexts. Trumbull also wrote extensively on child-rearing, as seen in "Hints on Child-training," reflecting his interest in moral education. His writings provide insights into both spiritual and practical aspects of life, making him a distinctive voice in 19th-century American literature.