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| Deuteronomic History | The six books of the Bible influenced in their language and theology by the book of Deuteronomy, including Joshua, Judges, 1 and 2 Samuel, and 1 and 2 Kings. |
| just war doctrine | Teachings of the Church that define the moral limits of warfare. |
| judge | In ancient Israel, one who acted as a temporary military leader, as well as arbiter of disputes within and between tribes. They were also expected to remind the people of their responsibility to God. |
| levirate marriage | The marriage of a widow to a near relative of her deceased husband. The first male child of a levirate marriage would be considered the legal son of the widow's first husband. |
| Bet Av | The basic social unit of Israelite society, a patriarchal household of immediate and extended family members. |
| Mishpachah | The Hebrew word for "clan" that was an association of related Bet Avs, gathered together to help with planting and harvesting, and with defense against aggressive neighbors. |
| Hebrew Scriptures | Another name for Old Testament. |
| Christian Scriptures | Another name for New Testament |
