The Laws of Yahweh: A Handbook of Biblical Law

In this important book that will be a unique addition to the reference shelf of Bible students of all levels, author William Doorly has provided lists of the laws found in the Old Testament, with explanatory background on each of the lists.

The Laws of Yahweh contains separate essays presenting a literary analysis of the content of the four distinct law collections : --The Covenant Code --The Deuteronomic Code --The Holiness Code --The Priestly Code Following the essays is a listing of the 613 laws of Rabbinic tradition, supplemental essays, suggestions for further reading, and an index by key words of all the laws of the Torah.

This noteworthy book is:

--a fundamental resource on biblical law. --valuable for both professional and personal use. --exceptionally reader-friendly.