Sanhedrin
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Basis of Hebrew Criminal Law
Basis of Hebrew Jurisprudence: The Pentateuch The Talmud Comparison of the Pentateuch and the Talmud: Mosaic code in the Pentateuch as justice platform. Talmud with ancient tradition and Rabbinic interpretation for practical rules. Pentateuch seen as the foundation, Talmud as the superstructure. Competent & Incompetent Witnesses: Similar to qualified judges. Gentiles, Gamblers, Women, Usurers, Minors,… Continue reading
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The Oral Prophets and The Jewish Set of Trials
The oral prophets in the Old Testament are so-called to distinguish them from the prophets who wrote the books. Thus, they are known for speaking their prophecies rather than writing them down. Five of the leading ones are mentioned below. 1. SAMUEL – Organizer of the United Kingdom and founder of a school of prophets… Continue reading
