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God, justice, and society

Burnside, Jonathan P.

God, justice, and society aspects of law and legality in the Bible / [electronic resource] : Jonathan Burnside. - New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2011. - 1 online resource.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

What is the real meaning of 'an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth'? Where did the idea for the 'Jubilee 2000' and 'Drop the Debt' campaigns come from? Here, Burnside looks at aspects of law and legality in the Bible, from the patriarchal narratives in the Hebrew Bible through to the trials of Jesus in the New Testament.

9780199827084 (ebook) : No price


Bible and law.
Law (Theology)--Biblical teaching.

BS680.L33

220.834