The Genesis of Justice Ten Stories of Biblical Injustice that Led to the Ten Commandments and Modern Morality and Law

From Eve's indiscretions in Eden to the terrifying tales of the flood, from Abraham's decision to sacrifice his son to the sins of the cities Sodom & Gomorrah, the Book of Genesis has been the world's most widely read narrative, cautioning & challenging humankind for thousands of years. Now, one of the best-known litigators of the 20th century turns his attention to these seminal stories. Through 10 provocative narratives, Dershowitz provides critical insight into the beginnings of law that gave rise to the Ten Commandments, positing that the Good Book is also a law book.

Alan Dershowitz has been involved in some of the most notorious cases of the past three decades including, O.J. Simpson's trial, Muhammad Ali's appeal, and Bill Clinton's impeachment trial. Dershowitz resides in Cambridge and is a professor at Harvard Law School. He is the author of Chutzpah, The Advocates Devil, America on Trial, and The Genesis of Justice, among others.