Biblical law

Biblical law refers to the legal aspects of the Bible, the holy scriptures of Judaism and Christianity.

See:

• Judaism:
  • Mitzvah, divine commandment, act of human kindness, a good deed
  • 613 Mitzvot, statements and principles of law and ethics contained in the Torah
  • Noahide Law, the seven biblical laws of Noah, applicable to all nations, including non-Jews (obedience by Noahides directly assures a place in the world to come)
  • Rules for Proselytes in the Torah
  • Nazirite Laws, a vow described in Numbers 6:1–21

• Christianity:
  • Biblical law in Christianity, term referring to the theological discussion of the applicability of Biblical (Old Testament) law in a Christian context
  • The Ten Commandments, believed by some Christian denominations to be still binding
  • The Law of Christ, an undefined New Testament phrase whose meaning is disputed by different Christian denominations
  • Evangelical counsels, suggested by Jesus

• Theology:
  • Antinomianism, general term used for the opposition to biblical laws
  • Cafeteria Christianity, the accusation that some Christians pick and choose which Biblical laws they follow, rather than following all or none