Introduction to the legal systems of the Jewish and Islamic traditions – comparison, specifics, and cultural-legal contexts of two important religious laws.

In the course, the student will acquire basic knowledge and skills in the field of legal systems of two major monotheistic religions. In the course, you will become familiar with the history, sources of law, methods, and content of Jewish and Islamic law, which have influenced not only the religious, but also the political and cultural development of many nations and civilizations. We will focus on how Jewish and Islamic law approaches various legal and social issues, such as dietary law (food and drink rules, ritual slaughter). You will become familiar with the sources and jurisprudence of both religious systems, we will focus on some aspects of community and everyday life, and then we will focus primarily on family law, as one of the most important areas of law for every believer. We will learn about the rules for marriage and divorce, relationships between spouses, and childcare. Last but not least, we will also focus on the basic rules of inheritance law.