Legacies of Justice

Name: Legacies of Justice
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ISBN: 9781969063756

Bridging Biblical Wisdom and Modern Law

Edward Johnston M Ed

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American Real Publishing
26 May 2026

Religious ethics; Christianity; Legal ethics & professional conduct; Legal history

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Discover and Apply Timeless Legal Principles in Today's Courts and Beyond-No More Confusion, Just Clarity and Connection

If you've ever felt a frustrating disconnect between the legal principles you study or practice and their deeper meaning, you're not alone. From proportional justice and due process to human rights protections and the ethics of witness testimony, the foundations of Western jurisprudence run far deeper than most professionals and scholars realize. In Legacies of Justice, educator and legal scholar Edward Johnston, M.

Ed. traces the unmistakable thread connecting ancient biblical law to the doctrines and courtroom procedures that govern modern life.

Johnston dismantles the myth that biblical law is obsolete, revealing how ""an eye for an eye"" established proportional damages still used in courts today, how covenant relationships prefigured modern contract law, why ancient protections for the stranger speak directly to human rights and immigration law, and what restorative justice models rooted in Scripture mean for criminal justice reform.

Whether you're a practicing attorney, law student, historian, theologian, policy maker, or a curious reader fascinated by how societies have wrestled with justice across the ages, this book delivers the clarity and connection you've been searching for.

Blending rigorous scholarship with accessible, story-driven narrative, Johnston bridges the gap between law libraries and ancient texts. By the final page, you won't just feel enlightened-you'll feel equipped to approach today's most pressing legal and moral questions with confidence, depth, and renewed purpose.

God's wisdom didn't disappear with the ancient world of biblical times. It's present in every courtroom, written into every contract, and woven into every argument for justice. It's time to recognize it, apply it, and let it transform how we practice and pursue justice today.

By: Edward Johnston M Ed
Imprint: American Real Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 299g
ISBN: 9781969063756
ISBN 10: 1969063750
Pages: 218
Publication Date: 26 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active