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English
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The Noachide Laws
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Studia Antiqua : The Journal of the Student Society for Ancient Studies
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Summer 2003
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3
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Provo, UT
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Religious Studies Center, BYU
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19-49
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One of the most compelling sources from which to determine universal law is holy scripture. Unlike legal code, which can be altered by an opposing political party, scripture historically remains unchanged, though it has sometimes been extensively interpreted by either the liberal or conservative groups of a particular era. One such set of universal laws, the Noachide laws, is based on the Pentateuch. This paper examines the tradition of the Noachide laws, the variations on these laws, and the relevance of these universal standards to the history and development of law in the Book of Mormon. [From the text]