Includes bibliographical references (p. [205]-213) and indexes.
Contents:
The Mosaic law and the Christian -- Is there truth in the law (John 1:17)? On the Gospel of John's view of the Mosaic revelation -- Near Eastern and biblical laws compared -- Law and narrative in Exodus 19-24 -- Exodus 21:22-25 (Lex talionis) and abortion -- "Do not steal": biblical laws about theft -- Understanding laws of clean and unclean -- The red heifer -- Old Testament perspectives on divorce -- The law's theology of sex -- "Just war" in Deuteronomy 20 and 2 Kings 3 -- Law and justice in the historical books -- Conclusion: Is the law relevant for today?
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