law, influence of the Church on civil law Since Christianity is an ethical religion it must influence the rules of human conduct. Ecclesiastics have assisted in legislation, government, and the administration of justice from the beginning of the Christian Era. They aided in framing laws for barbarians, e.g., the Lex Romana Visigothorum; dispensed justice in … Continue reading “law, influence of the Church on civil law”
Law in the Old Testament
Law in the Old Testament I.TERMS USED 1.Torah (Law) 2.Synonyms of Torah (1)Micwah (Command) (2)’Edhah (Witness, Testimony) (3)Mishpatim (Judgments) (4)Hukkim (Statutes) (5)Pikkudhim (Precepts) II.THE WRITTEN RECORD OF THE LAW 1.The Critical Dating of the Laws 2.Groups of Laws in P (the Priestly Code) 3.The Book of the Covenant (1)Judgments. Compared with Code of Hammurabi (2)Basis … Continue reading “Law in the Old Testament”
Law in the New Testament
Law in the New Testament lo. The Term Law Austin’s Definition of Law I.LAW IN THE GOSPELS 1.The Law in the Teaching of Christ (1)Authority of the Law Upheld in the Sermon on the Mount (a)Christ and Tradition (b)Sin of Murder (c)Adultery and Divorce (d)Oaths (e)Retaliation (f)Love to Neighbors – Love of Enemies (2)Other References … Continue reading “Law in the New Testament”
Law, George Henry
Law, George Henry D.D., an English divine, second son of Edmund Law, D.D., was born in 1761. He became bishop of Chester in 1812, and of Bath and Wells in 1824. He died in 1845. Bishop Law published a number of his Sermons, for a list of which, and a biographical notice of the author, … Continue reading “Law, George Henry”
Law, Edmund
Law, Edmund D.D., a noted English prelate, was born in 1703, near Cartmel, in Lancashire, and was educated at St. John’s College, Cambridge; was elected fellow upon graduation, and in 1737 was, by the university, presented with the rectory of Gravstock, in Cumberland. To this living was added in 1743 the archdeaconry of Carlisle. These … Continue reading “Law, Edmund”
Law, Divine (Moral Aspect of)
Law, Divine (Moral Aspect of) Divine Law is that which is enacted by God and made known to man through revelation. We distinguish between the Old Law, contained in the Pentateuch, and the New Law, which was revealed by Jesus Christ and is contained in the New Testament. The Divine Law of the Old Testament, … Continue reading “Law, Divine (Moral Aspect of)”
Law, Common
Law, Common (Lat. communis, general, of general application; lex, law) The term is of English origin and is used to describe the juridical principles and general rules regulating the possession, use and inheritance of property and the conduct of individuals, the origin of which is not definitely known, which have been observed since a remote … Continue reading “Law, Common”
Law, Civil (Influence of the Church on)
Law, Civil (Influence of the Church on) Christianity is essentially an ethical religion; and, although its moral principles were meant directly for the elevation of the individual, still they could not fail to exercise a powerful influence on such a public institution as law, the crystallized rule of human conduct. The law of Rome escaped … Continue reading “Law, Civil (Influence of the Church on)”
Law, Chinese School of
Law, Chinese School of See Fa chia and Chinese philosophy. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy
Law, Cemeteries in
Law, Cemeteries in Cemeteries in Civil Law It would be impossible here to deal in detail with the various legislative enactments which now almost everywhere prevent the Church’s burial requirements from being carried into effect. (See BURIAL.) “From the principles which now obtain in German law”, writes Dr. Peter Lex in his recent work, “Das … Continue reading “Law, Cemeteries in”