On the Non-enforceability of the Penal Sanctions in the Mosaic Law
Although the “theonomy” debate has largely subsided, it continues to be espoused by a vocal minority because it was never properly addressed. The key issue is not whether the judicial laws are still binding. These laws are grounded in God’s moral character; hence, they are still binding. But since t...
Published in: | Journal of reformed theology |
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Brill
2022
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Journal of reformed theology
Year: 2022, Volume: 16, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 90-107 |
IxTheo Classification: | CH Christianity and Society NCA Ethics NCD Political ethics |
Further subjects: | B
civil magistrate
B judicial law B penal sanctions B moral law B Reformed Theology B ceremonial law B Mosaic Law B Theonomy |
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Summary: | Although the “theonomy” debate has largely subsided, it continues to be espoused by a vocal minority because it was never properly addressed. The key issue is not whether the judicial laws are still binding. These laws are grounded in God’s moral character; hence, they are still binding. But since they were enforced by magistrates who worked in conjunction with Levitical priests in the context of a now-defunct priesthood, today’s magistrates would lack the divine guidance and authority to enforce the judicial laws as was once prescribed. A conceptual distinction should therefore be drawn between moral/judicial laws and their legal enforcement in society. |
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ISSN: | 1569-7312 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal of reformed theology
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1163/15697312-bja10026 |