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Judaism: Crime and Punishment

The aims of punishment in Judaism

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  • Paper 2

Overview

Retribution, deterrence, reform, protection and reparation in Jewish law, Genesis 9:1–6 on bloodshed and its reading today, the Noahide laws, Orthodox and Reform emphases, and reform as justice.

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Key term

What is retribution, and how does Judaism view it?

Key term

What is deterrence, and where does the Torah support it?

Key term

What is reformation, and why is it important in Judaism?

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  1. 1

    What is retribution, and how does Judaism view it?

    Model answer

    Retribution means making the offender pay for the crime. Judaism accepts that punishment should fit the crime but forbids personal revenge.

  2. 2

    What is deterrence, and where does the Torah support it?

    Model answer

    Deterrence means punishing to put others off committing the crime. Deuteronomy 19:20 says others will hear and be afraid to do such evil.

  3. 3

    What is reformation, and why is it important in Judaism?

    Model answer

    Reformation means helping an offender change and become a better person. Judaism values teshuvah, turning back to God, so every offender can change.

  4. 4

    What is protection as an aim of punishment?

    Model answer

    Protection means keeping society safe from dangerous offenders. Jewish law aims to remove danger from the community.

  5. 5

    What is reparation, and why does Jewish law stress it?

    Model answer

    Reparation means the offender making up for the harm done, often by paying compensation. Jewish law requires offenders to repair the damage done to victims.

  6. 6

    What does Genesis 9:6 teach about human life and punishment?

    Model answer

    Genesis 9:6 says whoever sheds human blood, by humans shall his blood be shed. The reason given is that God made humans in his own image.

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