The Criminal Code Of The Jews According To The Talmud

By Philip Berger Benny

Book Overview

The Criminal Code of the Jews According to the Talmud is a book written by Philip Berger Benny that provides a comprehensive overview of the criminal laws and punishments outlined in the Talmud, a central text in Jewish law and tradition. The book covers a wide range of topics, including theft, murder, adultery, and blasphemy, and explains the various legal principles and procedures used in Jewish courts to adjudicate criminal cases.Benny's book is organized into chapters that focus on specific crimes or categories of crimes, and each chapter provides a detailed analysis of the relevant Talmudic passages and their interpretations by Jewish scholars throughout history. The book also includes a glossary of legal terms and concepts, as well as a bibliography of primary and secondary sources for further study.Overall, The Criminal Code of the Jews According to the Talmud is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Jewish law and ethics, as well as for scholars and practitioners of criminal law who seek to understand the historical and cultural context of Jewish legal traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163082260
• ISBN13: 9781163082263
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"