The Laws of Yahweh: A Handbook of Biblical Law
In this important book that will be a unique addition to the reference shelf of Bible students of all levels, author William Doorly has provided lists of the laws found in the Old Testament, with explanatory background on each of the lists.\ The Laws of Yahweh contains separate essays presenting a literary analysis of the content of the four distinct law collections :\ \ The Covenant Code\ The Deuteronomic Code\ The Holiness Code\ The Priestly Code\ \ Following the essays is a listing of the...
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In this important book that will be a unique addition to the reference shelf of Bible students of all levels, author William Doorly has provided lists of the laws found in the Old Testament, with explanatory background on each of the lists.The Laws of Yahweh contains separate essays presenting a literary analysis of the content of the four distinct law collections : The Covenant Code The Deuteronomic Code The Holiness Code The Priestly Code Following the essays is a listing of the 613 laws of Rabbinic tradition, supplemental essays, suggestions for further reading, and an index by key words of all the laws of the Torah. This noteworthy book is: a fundamental resource on biblical law. valuable for both professional and personal use. exceptionally reader-friendly. About the Author: William J. Doorly, who holds a D.Min. degree from Lancaster Seminary, is adjunct professor of the Bible at Newmann College in Aston, Pennsylvania. This is his 6th book for Paulist PressTM.
Ch. 1The Religion of Judah Becomes Preoccupied with Law1Ch. 2The Covenant Code: Exodus 20:22-23:197Ch. 3The Law Code of Deuteronomy: Deuteronomy 12-2627Ch. 4The Holiness Code: Leviticus 17-2647Ch. 5The Priestly Code63Ch. 6The Rabbinical Tradition of 613 Laws80Ch. 7The Decalogues of the Torah100Ch. 8The Administration of Justice in Ancient Israel110Ch. 9The Laws of the Ancient Near East117Ch. 10Oh, How I Love Your Law!123Appendix: Laws in the Book of Genesis127Notes134For Further Reading149An Index to the Laws of the Torah151
