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Historical and Theological Foundations of Law (3 Book Set)
Historical and Theological Foundations of Law - 3 Book Set Author:John Eidsmoe The Law! What is it, and where does it get its authority? Because someone with a crown and scepter has commanded it? Because a council has adopted it? Because a judge has upheld it? — Or is law "law" because a Higher Authority has ordained it so? The Laws of Nature? And of Nature's God? Do "echoes of Eden" remain, faintly reminding us of an Origi... more »nal Plan?
What is the Common Law? When did it begin? Is it relevant or binding today?
And what of the Laws of the ancient Hebrews-an irrelevant footnote, or the cornerstone of all true Law?
With unparalleled scope and minute detail, Historical &Theological Foundations of Law studies the legal systems of ancient societies all across the earth, explores their common threads and differences, and traces their development through history, and notes common trends that should cause hope or alarm today.
Embark with us on a journey to discover the earliest origins of Law.
Volume I - Ancient Wisdom; Volume II - Classical and Medieval; Volume III - Reformation and Colonial
About the Author: John Eidsmoe brings to this study the combined disciplines of the soldier, jurist, theologian, and historian. A retired Lt. Colonel in the Air Force and a Colonel in the Alabama State Defense Force, Eidsmoe is an Adjunct Professor for the Oak Brook College of Law & Government Policy, for the Handong International Law School in South Korea, and for the Institute of Lutheran Theology.« less