These studies by an academic who is also a former practising lawyer seek to establish the principles of biblical law as represented in the Sinai traditions. Specific topics covered include adultery, family law, slavery, animals and wealth; respect for life and the general biblical moral tradition are also discussed. The collection also deals with wider issues of prophecy and law, the relationship of torah and mishpat (especially in relation to Second Isaiah), and laws in the book of Ruth, and includes a discussion of the place of biblical law in contemporary society.
| ISBN: | 9780826461476 |
| Publication date: | 1st December 2002 |
| Author: | Anthony Phillips |
| Publisher: | Sheffield Academic Press an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 312 pages |
| Series: | The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies |
| Genres: |
Christianity Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts Law |