the ancient law of the Hebrews, ascribed to Moses.
the part of the Scripture containing this law; the Pentateuch.
First recorded in 1695–1705
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We cannot return to Mosaic law, but there’s evident wisdom here: People’s futures should not be foreclosed forever because of past injustice.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2025
Christian reconstructionism, Tabachnick explained, is "about bringing government in all areas of life under biblical law, a continuation of the Mosaic law in the Old Testament, with some exceptions."
From Salon • Oct. 31, 2021
Different Christian traditions take different approaches to Mosaic law, but in general they view it as the “Old Covenant,” superseded by the arrival of Jesus.
From Slate • May 15, 2017
The idea that the Bible and Mosaic law provided foundations for American law has taken root in Christian teaching about American history.
From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2010
As the German League simply declined the request, the committee bought the estate of Kirschenhardthof near Marbach, in order there temporarily and in a small way to form a social commonwealth observing the Mosaic law.
From Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 by Kurtz, J. H.
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