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Created Equal
Book • 2023
In 'Created Equal', Joshua A. Berman delves into the Hebrew Bible, particularly the Pentateuch, to demonstrate its innovative political philosophy.
The book highlights how the Bible challenged traditional hierarchies by promoting a more egalitarian society, influencing later developments in political thought during the Enlightenment and beyond.
Berman examines the theological, political, and economic frameworks that empowered common citizens, setting a precedent for modern ideas of equality.
The book highlights how the Bible challenged traditional hierarchies by promoting a more egalitarian society, influencing later developments in political thought during the Enlightenment and beyond.
Berman examines the theological, political, and economic frameworks that empowered common citizens, setting a precedent for modern ideas of equality.
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Mentioned in 7 episodes
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Tim Mackie as the author of "Created Equal" and "Inconsistency in the Torah", highlighting his insights on ancient law.
Tim Mackie as the author of "Created Equal" and "Inconsistency in the Torah", highlighting his insights on ancient law.
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The Law as a Covenantal Partnership - Law E2
Mentioned by Tim Mackie as a resource for comparing and contrasting Israelite law with other ancient Near Eastern legal codes.
Tim Mackie as a resource for comparing and contrasting Israelite law with other ancient Near Eastern legal codes.
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Did God Try To Kill Moses? – Exodus Q+R
Recommended by Tim Mackie as a more scholarly book on how the Bible differed from ancient political thought.
Tim Mackie as a more scholarly book on how the Bible differed from ancient political thought.
The Law as a Revolution - Law E4
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John Bickley as the author of an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal and a book on Clarence Thomas.
John Bickley as the author of an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal and a book on Clarence Thomas.
Crusade Against the Supreme Court | 6.29.24
Mentioned by John Bickley while discussing a documentary about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
John Bickley while discussing a documentary about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Monday | August 2, 2021
