The Ten Commandments & their Influence on American Law - a study in history

by William J. Federer

Book Overview

An in-depth study of how each of the Ten Commandments had a historical impact on the development of laws in America and affected the legal philosophy of our government framers. For example, the 4th Commandment-"Keep Holy the Sabbath" PENNSYLVANIA FRAME OF GOVERNMENT, April 25, 1682, Article XXII: "That as often as any day of the month...shall fall upon the first day of the week, commonly called the Lord's Day, the business appointed for that day shall...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0965355721
• ISBN13: 9780965355728
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Amerisearch, Inc.
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.6" x 8.6"