Daniel in the Lions' Den. 3rd-Century Wall Painting in the Catacomb of Via Anapo in Rome. Questions of Judgment and Justice for the Vulnerable. Source: Bridgeman Imagines.

Newest Article: The Bible and the Myth of Judicial Impartiality

Written by Chaya Halberstam

Judicial neutrality is critiqued through an exploration of ancient legal traditions that both uphold and challenge the ideal of rule-bound justice. Narratives such as those of Daniel, Susanna, Herod, and Jesus reveal how rigid legalism can lead to injustice, while empathy and contextual… Read More

 

 

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