The Genesis of Justice: Ten Stories of Biblical Injustice That Led to the Ten Commandments and Modern Law
by Alan M. Dershowitz
Title:
The Genesis of Justice: Ten Stories of Biblical Injustice That Led to the Ten Commandments and Modern Law
Author:
Alan M. Dershowitz
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
304 pages
Publisher:
Hachette Book Group USA
ISBN-13:
9780446676779
EAN:
9780446676779
Classifications:
Literature: history and criticism
Weight (g):
460
Dimensions (mm):
152 x 229 x 23
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Price:£20.24
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Drawing on biblical commentary from throughout the ages, the author shines a legal light on the stories from Genesis. What he reveals is how our shared tradition has formed our attitude toward modern day justice and why we are all engaged in a never-ending quest to separate right from wrong.
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