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(Copyright) by David Antion (Pasadena, California)       In the justice system of ancient Israel, the court was open to all and each party presented his/her case before the court.  The only evidence considered by the court at that time was given by the witnesses.  There was no fingerprint identification.  No ability to check DNA or the many other advanced ways to gather evidence.     In criminal cases, not less than two witnesses were necessary especially when the accused person stood to lose his/her life.  See Deuteronomy 19:15; Numbers 35:30; Deuteronomy 17:2-6.     Jesus and the apostle Paul also recognized […]