Within the Jewish tradition, as examined through the Old Testament, the development and enforcement of law, from a number of different sources, is a fundamental element in the establishment of a just society. The Ten Commandments, as laws of life, in accordance with socio-political laws, dictated in Exodus, govern society together and attempt to create a society that functions under both practical and moral principles.
While the Ten Commandments serve the purpose of guiding followers to a moral and pious life, they also serve the purpose of preventing conflict and maintaining order within society in many instances. When the Ten Commandments are first seen in Exodus 20:2-17, one can see how these laws dictate not only the nature of man's relationship with God, but also relationships amongst men, such that they have not only a mystical component, but also a practical purpose. Among the most important of these are the seventh, eighth, and ninth commandments, which forbid murder,......
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