A pioneering history of Old Testament law from its scarcely discernible origins in the pre-monarchical period to the canonisation of the Pentateuch. The author concentrates on the most important texts in their specific social and historical contexts.  He also draws connections between these texts and post-biblical Judaism, the New Testament and comparable contemporary issues.  

Ideal for all those interested in theology, ethics and general religious questions.

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