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The Commentaries on the Laws of England by Sir William Blackstone, are a prominent and authoritative 18th century dissertation on the common law of England which not only pertains to that country, but is also at the foundation of the American legal system. They were widely read and a huge influence on America's Founding Fathers and, to this day, are occasionally quoted in U.S. Supreme Court decisions when expounding upon principals of universal and enduring human justice. The commentaries were divided into four books: On the Rights of Persons, On the Rights of Things, Of Private Wrongs, and Of...

Dive into the Apostolic Constitutions, a pivotal collection of eight treatises that explore Early Christian discipline, worship, and doctrine. This work, purportedly authored by the Twelve Apostles under the guidance of Jesus Christ, serves as a foundational manual for both clergy and laity. While many scholars attribute it to the 4th century, its influence remains profound. The first six books are a reinterpretation of the Didascalia Apostolorum, while Book 7 draws heavily from the Didache, containing prayers reminiscent of Jewish traditions. Book 8 concludes with a treatise on charismata and...

All Else is Commentary is a podcast of Jewish ideas, hosted by Rabbi Elliott Karstadt. Elliott is part of the rabbinic team at Alyth Synagogue in London. In this podcast, he is joined by other rabbis, writers and academics to delve into texts as diverse as the Hebrew Bible and the Talmud, to contemporary Jewish novels. All Else is Commentary takes deep dives into Jewish texts, considering how they responded to the times in which they were written, as well as what they might say to us today about what it means to live in the world. This is the ideal podcast for anyone who wants to explore ...