ancient biblical law and the prophet’s message to the modern western context is not a simple task. A second approach to applying the Bible to current practices is to take seriously the demand for justice found in Israel’s prophets. This appeal is taken by some as a call to fairly apply and practice American law. Martin Luther King Jr., in fact, did this. In his “I Have a Dream” speech, Dr. King quoted Amos—“let justice roll down”—followed by an appeal to the Declaration of Independence when it refers