Description
Book SynopsisInvites readers to consider today’s timeless dilemmas of law and government, social justice, and human rights, through the perspective of a text that has helped shape western society: the Hebrew Bible.
Trade ReviewThis is an excellent introduction to law through biblical stories. At the same time, it is also a wonderful introduction to the Hebrew Bible through legal thinking." - Vered Karti Shemtov, Stanford University
"...takes well known biblical stories and trains the attention onto their legal significance, thereby offering a fresh and fascinating way of understanding them. Barak-Erez’ deep and deft analysis challenges us to think about the legal issues as if they happened today, understand their intricacy, and reflect upon the outcome." - Pnina Lahav, Boston University
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Part I: Law and Government
- Part II: Judges and Judging
- Part III: Human Rights and Social Justice
- Part IV: Criminal Law
- Part V: Private Law
- Part VI: Family and Inheritance Law
- Epilogue
- Acknowledgments
- Index
