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Author Hiers, Richard H.

Title Justice and compassion in biblical law / Richard H. Hiers
Published New York, N.Y. : Continuum, 2009

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Description xi, 243 pages ; 23 cm
Contents Biblical contract law and Biblical tort law -- Transfer of property by inheritance and bequest -- Biblical grial scenes -- Impartial judgment and equal protection of the laws -- Capital offenses -- Due process protections -- Criminal law in the Bible and contemporary application -- Biblical social welfare legislation -- Biblical social welfare laws and modern social welfare policy
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Subject Bible and law.
Jewish law.
Christianity and justice.
Compassion -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
Justice, Administration of, in the Bible.
ISBN 9780567297891 hardback
0567297896 hardback
9780567269096 paperback
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