The Genesis Of Justice: Ten Stories Of Biblical Injustice That Led To The Ten Commandments And Modern Law

From the bestselling author of "Chutzpah" and Harvard law professor comes a fascinating exploration of how the Bible's Book of Genesis has shaped modern concepts of justice.

From Eve's indiscretions in Eden to the terrifying tales of the flood, from Abraham's decision to sacrifice his son to the sins of the cities Sodom and Gomorrah, the Book of Genesis has been the world's most widely read narrative, cautioning and challenging humankind for thousands of years. Now, one of the bestknown litigators of the 20th century turns his attention to these seminal stories. Through 10 provocative narratives, Dershowitz provides critical insight into the beginnings of law that gave rise to the Ten Commandments, positing that the Good Book is also a law book.