The Old Testament's 'Eye for an Eye'
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According to the text, what was the main intent of the Mosaic legislation?

  • To control anger and violence (correct)
  • To establish chaos and disorder
  • To promote forgiveness and reconciliation
  • To encourage revenge and retaliation
  • What is the significance of the statement 'an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth' in the Old Testament?

  • It discourages forgiveness and reconciliation
  • It emphasizes the importance of physical punishment
  • It establishes order and control (correct)
  • It promotes a cycle of revenge and retaliation
  • Why did the Mosaic legislation aim to control anger and violence?

  • To promote forgiveness and reconciliation
  • To protect the innocent (correct)
  • To encourage revenge and retaliation
  • To establish chaos and disorder
  • According to the text, what was the purpose of the Mosaic legislation?

    <p>To establish a system of judges for law and order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was responsible for carrying out the 'an eye for an eye' principle according to the text?

    <p>Magistrates or judges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the errors made by the Pharisees and scribes regarding the 'an eye for an eye' principle?

    <p>They believed it was a matter of personal application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the Mosaic legislation according to the text?

    <p>To establish a system of law and order</p> Signup and view all the answers

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