The Old Testament Laws in Their Ancient Context (Craig Keener)

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The Old Testament laws, especially those given as part of the Sinai Covenant, are sometimes difficult to understand and are therefore engaged less fruitfully. Yet we have psalmists declaring, "Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long." (Psalm 119:97 NIV). One of the reasons we perhaps struggle with understanding their meaning and significance is because we lack the ancient context in which they were written.
In this Seven Minute Seminary video, Dr. Craig Keener works through other ancient law codes, such as the Code of Hammurabi, and highlights both the similarities and contrasts with the biblical law. These parallels may help us begin to understand their significance for the people of God. One key difference between the Israel's laws and those of its neighbors is that it refuses to take class into account when holding people morally accountable. This and other keys point to the importance of Israel reflecting the holiness of its God, Yahweh.

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