Politics and Government

The Trial of Jesus from a Lawyer's Standpoint (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)

Enriched Edition. Complete EditionBy Walter M. Chandler

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Length24h 11m

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Walter M. Chandler's The Trial of Jesus from a Lawyer's Standpoint is a two-volume forensic examination of the arrest, Hebrew trial, Roman proceedings, and execution of Jesus. Combining legal argument, scriptural analysis, and historical reconstruction, Chandler treats the Passion narratives as a case record, testing them against Mosaic law, rabbinic procedure, and Roman jurisprudence. Its style is formal, prosecutorial, and richly documented, belonging to the late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century tradition of legal-historical biblical interpretation. Chandler was an American lawyer, orator, and later a United States congressman, trained to think in terms of evidence, precedent, jurisdiction, and procedural regularity. His professional formation clearly shaped the book's central ambition: to ask not merely what happened to Jesus, but whether the tribunals that condemned him acted lawfully. His legal background gives the work its distinctive confidence, structure, and argumentative force. Readers interested in biblical studies, legal history, Christian apologetics, or the cultural history of jurisprudence will find this work both illuminating and provocative. Though modern scholarship may challenge some assumptions, Chandler's study remains a compelling example of how legal reasoning can reframe one of history's most consequential trials. This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience. - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

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