Biblical Law: The Three Legal Corpora of JE, P, and D - Lecture 10

Explore biblical law in this 51-minute lecture from Yale University's "Introduction to the Old Testament" course. Delve into a comparative analysis of Israelite law and other Ancient Near Eastern legal traditions, such as the Code of Hammurabi. Discover the distinctive features of Israelite law and understand how they stem from the claim of divine authorship. Learn about the initiation of God's laws at Sinai, examine the Decalogues, and investigate the radical characteristics of Israelite law. Gain insights into how biblical law reverses traditional codes by emphasizing the sanctity of human life. This comprehensive lecture, delivered by Christine Hayes in Fall 2006, offers a deep dive into the three legal corpora of JE (Exodus), P (Leviticus and Numbers), and D.