Mosaic Law
the ancient law of the Hebrews, ascribed to Moses.
the part of the Scripture containing this law; the Pentateuch.
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How to use Mosaic Law in a sentence
Like the Mosaic Law, under the sedulous care of the sacerdotal orders it ripened into a most burdensome ritualism.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordThere nine and thirty lashes were bestowed on the unfortunate image, the people crying out that this was the Mosaic Law.
Richard Carvel, Complete | Winston ChurchillThe letter of the Mosaic Law was superseded by the spirit of personal devotion to the right.
The Vitality of Mormonism--Brief Essays | James E. TalmageThe entire Talmud may be roughly described as an extended commentary on the Mosaic Law.
Creed And Deed | Felix AdlerIn the Mosaic Law, the price of a dog, and the hire of a harlot, are put upon the same level.
British Dictionary definitions for Mosaic law
/ (məʊˈzeɪɪk) /
Old Testament the laws of the Hebrews ascribed to Moses and contained in the Pentateuch
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Cultural definitions for Mosaic law
The law that, according to the Old Testament, God gave to the Israelites through Moses. The Mosaic law begins with the Ten Commandments and includes the many rules of religious observance given in the first five books of the Old Testament. In Judaism, these books are called the Torah, or “the Law.”
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