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... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > global studies > global governance and world order > global religion > concepts in global religion > divine law
... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of religion > global religion > concepts in global religion > divine law

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divine law  

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  • For most religious traditions, even indigenous, divine law consists of mandates believed to be given to human beings by a deity or deities. These mandates pertain to communal regulations, civil laws, liturgical practices, morality, ethical behavior, dietary practices, and personal hygiene habits. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Religion; Divine Law]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-VKR8NP96-L

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