Justice and Compassion in Biblical Law

by Richard H. Hiers

The theory and praxis of biblical law in the historical and contemporary landscape of American law and culture is contentious and controversial. Richard Hiers provides a new consideration of the subject with an emphasis upon the underlying justice and compassion implicit within. Special consideration is given to matters of civil law, the death penalty, and due process. An analysis of various biblical trial scenes are also included.





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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567269094
• ISBN13: 9780567269096
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Continnuum-3PL
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"