The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 24.0066  Thursday, 14 February 2013

From:        Joseph Egert < This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it >

Date:         February 14, 2013 3:22:00 PM EST

Subject:     Re: SHAKSPER:  R3

Larry Weiss believes the play [R3] <http://shaksper.net/archive/2013/337-february/29089-richard-iiis-remains-positively-identified->: 

>better illustrates the verities of Exodus 21:20-21, which encapsulates 

>the essence of OT morality:

>

>And if a man smite his servant, or his maid, with a rod, and he die 

>under his hand; he shall be surely punished.

>

>Notwithstanding, if he continue a day or two, he shall not be punished: 

>for he is his money.

Sorry, Larry, I don’t follow. Perhaps, Cook willing, you could elaborate.

Joe Egert