Research Catalog

Justice and compassion in biblical law / Richard H. Hiers.

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

Holdings

Details

Description
xi, 243 p.; 23 cm.
Subject
  • Bible and law
  • Christianity and justice
  • Compassion > Christianity
  • Compassion > Judaism
  • Jewish law
  • Justice, Administration of, in the Bible
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Biblical contract law and biblical tort law -- Transfer of property by inheritance and bequest -- Biblical trial 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.
ISBN
  • 9780567297891 (hardback)
  • 0567297896 (hardback)
  • 9780567269096 (paperback)
  • 0567269094 (paperback)