The Philosophy of biblical law Schweid, Eliezer. creator text Electronic books. Criticism, interpretation, etc. mau Boston Academic Studies Press 2008 monographic eng heb 1 online resource (viii, 216 pages). Like Spinoza in his Theological-Political Treatise, Schweid helps us grasp the potential for seeing radically new messages in this oldest of books, the Bible. The American Founding Fathers realized that the Bible offers strong support for the doctrine of popular sovereignty. Socially, it offers a message of egalitarianism, especially in the provisions of the Jubilee. It is hardly an accident that two modern political movements found mottos ready at hand from the 25th chapter of Leviticus: "Proclaim liberty throughout the land unto all the inhabitants thereof" (engraved on the Liberty Bell), and "The land shall not be sold in perpetuity" (motto of the Jewish National Fund). Schweid helps us to appreciate the broader message of the narrative of creation and settlement of the land in its ecumenical and planetary dimensions. --From publisiher's description. The law of the kingdom of God -- Deuteronomy (the "second Torah") : the beginning of renewal of the written Torah as oral Torah -- The partnership of man and woman in the law of Moses and the prophets -- Universalism and particularism : openness to foreign cultures, and isolation from their influence. Eliezer Schweid ; translated from Hebrew by Leonard Levin. Includes index. Philosophy Criticism, interpretation, etc Criticism, interpretation, etc Philosophy Criticism, interpretation, etc Criticism, interpretation, etc Philosophy Criticism, interpretation, etc Criticism, interpretation, etc Jews Civilization Jewish law Philosophy RELIGION Biblical Criticism & Interpretation Old Testament Jewish law Philosophy Jews Civilization Philosophy BS645 .S39213 2008eb 221.6 Schweid, Eliezer. Boston : Academic Studies Press, 2008 (DLC) 2007051563 (OCoLC)185021548 9781618110480 1618110489 E7D1FC72-7EE9-441A-8134-90983BFE7F4A OverDrive, Inc. http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=490641 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=490641 E7B 071218 20200709055611.0 ocn769188624 eng