Functional Categorization of the Law

Rather than attempt to shoehorn our analysis of Biblical law into the traditional tripartite, exclusive divisions (see below), we propose the following set of non-exclusive, functional categories. We hope these help to distinguish the overlapping motives and purposes behind each law.

Loving God
Loving one’s neighbor
Family Regulations
Typological
- Sacrificial
- Ritual Cleanness
Jew/Gentile Separation
Human Judicial Response
Levitical Priesthood Regulations
Israelite Land Regulations

The above should be considered non-exclusive "categories," rather than "divisions."