Description
Book SynopsisInvites readers to consider today’s timeless dilemmas of law and government, social justice, and human rights, through the perspective of the Hebrew Bible. By focusing on biblical narratives and literature, Daphne Barak-Erez is able to look beyond historic norms to concentrate on what Old Testament stories can reveal about the ‘big’ issues.
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
