In his book The People and the Faith of the Bible, author André Chouraqui writes: “The juridical tradition of the Hebrews differs from that of its neighbors, not only in its definition of transgressions and penalties but in the very spirit of the laws....
André Chouraqui kirjutab oma raamatus The People and the Faith of the Bible: „Heebrealaste juriidiline traditsioon erineb naabrite omast mitte ainult üleastumiste ja karistuste defineerimise poolest, vaid ka tegeliku seaduste vaimu poolest....