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intermediate
Judaism and Capital Punishment: The Law That Almost Never Kills
The Torah prescribes death for dozens of offenses, yet the Talmud erected so many procedural barriers that executions became nearly impossible. Judaism's approach to capital punishment is a masterclass in law tempering justice with mercy.
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Tractate Sanhedrin: Justice, Courts, and the World to Come
Tractate Sanhedrin lays out the Jewish court system, makes capital punishment nearly impossible, teaches that saving one life saves an entire world, and contains the Talmud's most extensive discussion of the World to Come and resurrection.
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beginner
Justice in Judaism: The Pursuit of Tzedek
Judaism places justice at the center of religious life. From the Torah's command to 'pursue justice' to the prophets' demands for social righteousness, tzedek is a defining Jewish value.
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