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To Kill and Take Possession: Law,Morality, and Society in Biblical Stories
Daniel Friedmann
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The stories in the Bible present some of the most memorable approaches to justice ever described. Legal scholar Daniel Friedmann explores the legal, moral, and political aspects of well-known and dramatic biblical tales. Friedmann's analyses include reference to ancient law codes, mythology, literature, the history of law, as well complex contemporary issues, ranging from marriage and maternity disputes to religious and national identity. A bestseller in Israel, now translated into English, To Kill and Take Possession reveals how ancient attitudes have had continuing relevance throughout history and up to the present.
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The Bible's Law and the Law's Bible.......2003-10-25
Daniel Friedmann's stimulating account of the bible as seen from the point of view of a modern legal scholar was first published in Israel in 2000. I have read the Hebrew original, so this is a review of that edition, rather then of the Translation. All Translations from the book are mine.
(Strangely enough, in the Hebrew version, the English title of the book is given as 'To Kill and Inherit', and the author's name as Daniel Friedman - I shall follow the titles from Amazon).
In the preface, the author describes his purpose as 'to learn from the biblical tales the perception of law and morality expressed in them, and in the legal system they are based upon, a system which I believe does not correspond with many of the laws specified in the bible' (p.5). For example, according to the law, a married woman who sleeps with another man is forbidden for both of them. Furthermore, both of the unfaithful deserve death. Yet, After David sleeps with Bat-Sheva, he murders her husband and then marries her. Neither of them suffers any consequences, although God does punish David with the death of their innocent son. (p.103)
Although most of 'To Kill and Take Possession' focuses on the Old Testament (and especially the book of Genesis, and the books of Samuel and Kings), the author does refer to many other sources, including folklore, European history, the New Testament and Islamic law. Friedmann is particularly interested in the way in which the bible stories, and the apparent contradictions between them and the Jewish laws, were dealt with by later Jewish interpreters. In the end, the judgement must be "quite badly".
For example, in the David and Bat Sheva affair, some Jewish interpretations claims that, when going to war, soldiers left letters of retroactive divorce, so that, in the case of their death, they would divorce their wives from the beginning of the campaign. Of course, not only is this explanation nowhere in the text, the consequence is that by murder, David absolves himself of sin. (p. 103)
Another explanation was that Uriah was a traitor to the King, by refusing David's command to return to his house - but it is entirely unsupported by the biblical text as well - had Uriah been guilty at disobedience, David could have executed him publicly, instead of arranging his death in battle (p. 104).
In addition to discussing Biblical law, Friedmann also tries to salvage the actual events from the biblical narrative, which is extremely biased on some accounts. King Saul is punished for what must have been trivial offences - like making a sacrifice himself instead of waiting for high priest Samuel. David, a traitor who collaborates with the enemies of Israel, a man who was declared King in secret, is perceived as the just King, and his crimes are continually white washed. At the same time, the coup organized by Solomon and his followers against Adoniahu, the oldest of David's surviving sons, is also portrayed in the best possible way. Strangely, the bible describes the deceptions carried out by Solomon's people, led by Nathan the Prophet and Beniahu, leader of the garrison in Jerusalem (pp. 260-263). Friedmann speculates that this is another case of the different morality between Biblical times and our days - deception was seen as a tribute to the deceiver's wisdom, not as fraud (p.264).
'To Kill and Take Possession' is a large book, dealing with issues as far apart as the changing role of prophecy, the rules of royal succession, the role of God in the affair of men and the criminal system, the Jewish treatment of widows, and more. An overriding theme is the heavy influence of the non-Jewish environment on the Jewish people. Thus, Sefaradi Jews, living in Polygamic Muslim countries, kept the practice of polygamy, while Ashkenzi Jews, living in Christian Monogamic society forbade it. Today, the censor on polygamy enacted by Ashkenzi sage Rabbi Gershom "The Light of the Diaspora", is enforced in Israel on all Jews, and Polygamy is forbidden (pp. 297-99)
'To Kill and Take Possession' will change the way you perceive biblical events. Its rational, intelligent and critical look of the bible is fascinating and enriching. If you're interested in the most important book of Western Civilization, this book is for you.
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This new collection of essays opens with a pivotal essay, not previously published, on the implications of the moral duties which arise out of concern for the well-being of others. The first part of the book concentrates on the consequences of two central aspects of well-being: the importance of membership in groups - the role of belonging - and the active character of well-being - that it largely consists in successful activities. Both aspects have far-reaching political implications, explored in essays on free expression, national self-determination, and multiculturalism, among others. Against the background of the moral and political views developed in the first part, the second part of the book explores various aspects of the dynamic inter-relations between law and morality, offering some building blocks towards a theory of law.
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The Rule of Rules: Morality, Rules, and the Dilemmas of Law
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Rules perform a moral function by restating moral principles in concrete terms, so as to reduce the uncertainty, error, and controversy that result when individuals follow their own unconstrained moral judgment. Although reason dictates that we must follow rules to avoid destructive error and controversy, rules—and hence laws—are imperfect, and reason also dictates that we ought not follow them when we believe they produce the wrong result in a particular case. In The Rule of Rules Larry Alexander and Emily Sherwin examine this dilemma.
Once the importance of this moral and practical conflict is acknowledged, the authors argue, authoritative rules become the central problems of jurisprudence. The inevitable gap between rules and background morality cannot be bridged, they claim, although many contemporary jurisprudential schools of thought are misguided attempts to do so. Alexander and Sherwin work through this dilemma, which lies at the heart of such ongoing jurisprudential controversies as how judges should reason in deciding cases, what effect should be given to legal precedent, and what status, if any, should be accorded to “legal principles.” In the end, their rigorous discussion sheds light on such topics as the nature of interpretation, the ancient dispute among legal theorists over natural law versus positivism, the obligation to obey law, constitutionalism, and the relation between law and coercion.
Those interested in jurisprudence, legal theory, and political philosophy will benefit from the edifying discussion in The Rule of Rules.
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Euthanasia, Morality and the Law (Teaching Texts in Law and Politics, V. 19.)
Kumar Amarasekara , and
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Since the publication of the first edition in 1996 and the second in 2001, Law and Morality has filled a long-standing need for a contemporary Canadian textbook in the philosophy of law. Now in its third edition, this essential volume has been significantly revised and updated and includes new chapters on equality, judicial review, and terrorism and the rule of law.
The collection begins with general questions about morality and law, canvassing the traditional literature on legal positivism and contemporary debates about the connection between law and morality. Essays explore the tensions between law as a protector of individual liberty and as a tool of democratic self-rule and introduce debates about adjudication and the contribution of feminist approaches to philosophy of law. New material on the Chinese Canadian head tax case is also included. The second part of
Law and Morality deals with philosophical questions as they apply to contemporary issues. Excerpts from judicial decisions are used throughout in order to make concrete the theoretical issues, as are essays by lawyers that provide theoretically informed legal analyses of the issues.
Striking a balance between practical problems and the more analytic, philosophical frameworks, Law and Morality's treatment of the philosophy of law as a branch of political philosophy enables students to understand law in its function as a social institution. It is a valuable text in both departments of philosophy and faculties of law and this third, much-expanded edition brings the debates fully up to date, filling gaps in the first and second editions, and adding to the array of contemporary issues.
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Law, Morality, and the Private Domain
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Legislating Morality: Pluralism and Religious Identity in Lawmaking
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The debate over religious lawmaking pits respect for religious pluralism against moral identity-with liberal theorists contending that religious lawmaking is generally suspect in a morally and religiously diverse polity like the United States, and communitarian ones arguing that lawmakers cannot, and should not, be expected to suppress their religious commitments in their public policy making. Looking carefully at both sides of this ongoing debate, Lucinda Peach explores the limitations as well as the value of these conflicting perspectives, and proposes a solution for their reconciliation. Peach breaks from traditional analysis as she contends that both sides of the argument are fundamentally flawed. Neither side has been willing to recognize the merit of the other's arguments, and both have ignored the gender-based disparities of religious lawmaking (particularly with respect to the effect religion has had on reproductive rights and abortion regulation). Using an interdisciplinary approach, the book argues for a pragmatic solution to this impasse which will respect religious pluralism, moral identity, and gender differences. Peach's proposals will be of interest to philosophers, legal theorists, and scholars in women's studies and political science.
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This new edition expands and updates the first. What are we willing to sacrifice for the welfare of others? Can we face the suffering we have both given and received? Is there room for mercy in the heart of justice? These and other questions related to the moral depth and ethical inclination of the human condition are explored in the twelve original short stories that complete this book. Morality Stories encompasses personal, social and criminal justice themes and dilemmas, such as Death Row, homelessness and prejudice. In each story, persons are judged as much by the good they omitted to do as by the bad actions they chose to carry out. Acknowledging regrets, expressing remorse and accepting responsibility are demonstrated in many of the stories as a means of moving toward moral courage and decision-making.
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What should society or individuals do when the compelling dictates of personal conscience conflict with the law? To what extent should lawyers and lawmakers be influenced by considerations of morality? Are there principles that go beyond legal jurisdiction to justify acts of civil disobedience? Is it right to violate the laws of society when they are opposed to personal moral convictions? Is it ever appropriate for religious considerations to influence lawyers or the law?
Few questions have had and will continue to have a more compelling effect on the human community. For this reason the editors have brought together this collection of intellectually stimulating articles, which grapple with the tough issues involving morality, justice, and the law.
Part One contains articles on the connection between morality and the law by such eminent thinkers as Oliver Wendell Holmes, Cass R. Sunstein, and others. Part Two focuses on issues of morality and lawyering by looking at such questions as how lawyers should represent clients with whom they disagree ethically and how criminal defense lawyers can represent guilty clients. This section also addresses the recent law and religion movement.
Part Three addresses the question concerning when civil disobedience is justified and includes an important essay by Ronald Dworkin. Part Four explores moral and legal questions related to capital punishment and includes the Supreme Court's most recent decision on capital punishment, in which the majority and the dissent had radically different views. Finally, Part Five examines the highly charged debate about immigration. This balanced anthology will be of interest to philosophers, legal scholars, and anyone concerned about the relation of law to morality.
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This is a prodigiously documented textbook of scientific information concerning every aspect of management 'where the cow and grass meet'. Voisin's 'rational grazing' method maximizes productivity in both grass and cattle operations.
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Grazing Dairy Cattle.......2007-03-16
An excellent source of information for anyone interested in grazing dairy cows. Best suited for the beginner but valuable observations that everyone grazing cows can benefit from.
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Dairy Cattle Feeding and Management
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Dairy cattle feeding and management
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