In biblical times oxen performed duties in society that are now accomplished by oil, power and machinery. These very important animals were big, strong, and potentially dangerous. The evolution of modern American law on civil liability and compensatory damages goes back to the bible’s discussion of the law relating to oxen in Exodus XXI.
In this fourth video in my series, The Bible and Our Civil Justice System, I discuss how this law developed and how it changed the way society is organized.
Related posts:
Introduction to the History and Evolution of Law
History of Personal Injury Law and Our Civil Justice System
History of Construction Law and Our Civil Justice System