How is biblical law unique from other legal systems throughout history, or even today? While ancient law codes were often lists of rules believed to be created by distant deities and ignored by their subjects. Biblical law, on the other hand, demonstrates God’s love for his people and his desire for their safety and wellbeing. In this episode, we’ll be taking a closer look at how biblical law is unlike any other—how it functions as a narrative, what it says about God, and what all this means for the law’s followers.
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In this episode, we’ll be discussing:
- Ancient pagan view of deities and law- 2:27
- What the law really shows us about God’s nature- 6:37
- Hammurabi’s code versus the bible- 11:10
- Narrative in biblical law- 14:09
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References:
Justice for All: How the Jewish Bible Revolutionized Ethics, by Jerry Unterman
Additional resources:
5 Things to Consider When Reading Biblical Law
What Is Jewish Law and Legal Tradition? | The Biblical Mind
Morality in the Bible Emerges within Narrative | The Biblical Mind
The Torah Is Not a Law Book | The Biblical Mind
The Biblical Authors vs. Greek Philosophy