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In Israel, biblical land-use laws call for creative workarounds JERUSALEM (RNS) The sabbatical-year prohibitions include sowing, planting, pruning, reaping, harvesting and improving the land.

The land of Israel was given by God to the descendants of Abraham. In the Book of Genesis, God appeared to Abraham and said: “I will assign this land to your offspring” (Genesis 15:18-21).

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In Israel, biblical land-use laws call for creative workarounds. by Michele Chabin. October 1, 2014. Share Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Email to a friend Print. c. 2014 Religion News Service.