Sure, few of our laws (at least early on) contradict the Commandments. But neither do they contradict the Code of Hammurabi or the laws of Ancient Rome, Greece, Egypt, etc.
Murder, theft, rape, treason, and so forth are condemned by all moral and legal codes, whether they claim Divine origin or not.
But IMO the unique genius of the Constitution owes practically nothing to the Bible. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't see anything there about separation of power, limited terms in office, a federation of states with a clearly-defined role for the central government, or a bicameral Legislature.
Trial by jury is from our Germanic roots, and common law is English. Regular elections are from Greece and Rome.
In fact, the Bible is the basis for the King claiming his divine right to rule.
Sure, few of our laws (at least early on) contradict the Commandments. ...Those were part of the missing Commandments that were on the tablet that Moses dropped. :-)But IMO the unique genius of the Constitution owes practically nothing to the Bible. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't see anything there about separation of power, limited terms in office, a federation of states with a clearly-defined role for the central government, or a bicameral Legislature.