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The Genesis of Justice: Ten Stories of Biblical Injustice That Led to the Ten Commandments and Modern Law
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From Eves indiscretions in Eden to the terrifying tales of the flood, from Abrahams decision to sacrifice his son to the sins of the cities Sodom and Gomorrah, the Book of Genesis has been the worlds most widely read narrative, cautioning and challenging humankind for thousands of years. Now, one of the bestknown litigators of the 20th century turns his attention to these seminal stories. Through 10 provocative narratives, Dershowitz provides critical insight into the beginnings of law that gave rise to the Ten Commandments, positing that the Good Book is also a law book.
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Pages 288
Dimensions: Length: 9.34" Width: 6.28" Height: 0.98"
Weight: 1.3 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Publisher Grand Central Publishing
ISBN 0446524794
EAN 9780446524797
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 | The Genesis of Justice/ Alan Dershowitz Feb 13, 2008 |
| A group has decided to hold monthly meeting discussing "The Genesis of Justice" we find it ,not only well written and instuctive, but the book leads us into futher discussions and the ramifications of what it means and how it's related to our present day lives, and our present day justice system. | | |  | Great questions but... Nov 8, 2007 |
In "The Genesis of Justice" the brilliant teacher/lawyer Alan Dershowitz examines the first book of the bible as the foundation of Western legal tradition. His amazing insights into what these ancient biblical stories have to say about injustice are something that everyone who is concerned about justice should read. This book is full of questions I have never thought to ask. Dershowitz's Jewish background leads him to approach the text from a direction that most Americans would never even conceive of. The world of rabbincal theology was opened to me for the first time and I found I want to know more.
Having said all that, this is not a theology textbook. It is a book about the law, so don't come to this book looking for good theology; either Jewish or Christian. Dershowitz's conclusions about God's justice, ominiscience, and perfection stretch the bounds of orthodoxy of both faiths. He reads Genesis and takes his theology straight from it without using the entire Old Testament to inform his views on the above characteristics of the Lord. I found this a bit frustrating, but don't let that stop you from reading this well done and thought provoking book by a brilliant mind. | | | | Questions you were afraid to ask about the book of Gen May 25, 2005 |
Dershowitz brings his long experience as a a lawyer to discuss the apparently overwhelming INjustice in the book of Genesis.
A can't miss for anyone who takes the Bible seriously, or wonders why others do. | | |  | worst book I've read Apr 26, 2004 |
| This is perhaps the worst book I've ever read. Dershowitz is a fundamentalist when interpreting the Bible. Therefore, he assumes that each and every story happened just as the Bible relates it. Since this is a severe improbability, if not impossibility, the whole premise of the book is incorrect. From this, Dershowitz makes the argument that God is not omniscient, omnipotent, or even capable of making just decisions. He argues that God is fallible and that it is our responsibility to "call" God on His injustices. Had I understood this was the angle of the book, I would have never picked it up in the first place. Overall, it was a monumental waste of time because the book does not contain any new or useful information, much less any interesting viewpoints. | | | | Engaging and Entertaining... Sep 11, 2001 |
For those with an open mind and a thirst for new Biblical insights, this book is a delight. It is just what you might expect from a brilliant legal mind, and more. Alan Dershowitz shares his research and analysis in an engaging and entertaining style on a subject for which he obviously has a tremendous passion.
Maimonides, Soren Kierkegaard, Abraham Ibn Ezra, Franz Kafka, Blaise Pascal, Everett Fox, and Bob Dylan are just a small handful of the voices invited to the party. The genius of this work is that while it presents so many different viewpoints (without necessarily adopting one "correct" interpretation over another), Dershowitz is still able to clearly show the reader that within the complex and confusing assortment of narratives that is Genesis, there exists a straightforward path toward the Law. This path, while full of injustice along the way, does not merely show us the need for the Law; it shows a developing legal system in process.
No matter how familiar you may think you are with the book of Genesis, you will be able to experience the narratives afresh. Dershowitz holds up the book of Genesis like a crystal in sunlight, its beauty seen in the reflections of light, observed at a number of different angles. | | | Write your own review about The Genesis of Justice: Ten Stories of Biblical Injustice That Led to the Ten Commandments and Modern Law
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