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The Genesis of Justice
- Narrated by: Alan M. Dershowitz
- Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
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Publisher's Summary
What if an angel hadn't stopped Abraham from sacrificing his son Isaac? What does Genesis seem to be telling us about taking revenge? Or what is it saying about capital punishment? Drawing on biblical commentary from throughout the ages and his own actual court battles, Alan Dershowitz shines a brilliant legal light on the stories that comprise the foundation of our society. What he reveals is how our shared tradition has formed our attitude toward modern-day justice - and why we are all engaged in a never-ending quest to separate right from wrong.
What the critics say
"A thoughtful, provocative book." (New York Times Book Review)
"Stimulating and enriching." (Elie Wiesel, author of Night)
"...should be [heard] by all who are interested in religion, justice, or both." (Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo)