Signing of the covenant and list of signatories. The covenant includes an initial, broad stipulation that acts as a fundamental law, encompassing all the precepts. Next, specific laws requiring current attention are outlined: the law of segregation in matrimonial matters, the law of the Sabbath as a sign of the covenant, and the law of the jubilee or periodic remission of debts to promote social justice. Finally, cultic precepts are incorporated using different terminology and styles.