Jewish Code of Jurisprudence, Elements of the Talmudical, Commercial and Criminal Law, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Rabbi J. L. Kadushin

9780331231021: Jewish Code of Jurisprudence, Elements of the Talmudical, Commercial and Criminal Law, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331231026 ISBN 13: 9780331231021

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Comprehensive guide to Jewish civil, commercial, and criminal law

A practical reference that outlines how judges, witnesses, and merchants should operate, with clear rules and real-world scenarios drawn from classic law codes.

This edition presents key sections on qualifying judges, the role of messengers, and the buying and selling processes. It highlights who may serve as a judge, how decisions are reached, and the expectations for fairness, evidence, and accountability. The material aims to illuminate traditional legal thinking and apply it to everyday business and courtroom life.

How judges are chosen and what makes a decision sound and legitimate.
Rules for messengers, agents, and the duties of buyers and sellers.
Ways to handle contracts, notes, pawns, and property in dispute.
Principles about witnesses, oaths, and the accuracy of testimony.

Ideal for readers of historical law, legal students, and professionals seeking insight into Judaic legal traditions and their approach to justice and commerce.

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