Theory and practice in Essene law
"Presenting a novel approach for the study of law in the Dead Sea scrolls, this book is conveniently divided into concepts and practices, highlighting the discrepancies between the two. A valuable study for anyone interested in Jewish law, legal history, sectarianism and communal life"--
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York, NY
Oxford University Press
[2017]
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| In: | Year: 2017 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Amihay, Aryeh, 1977-, Theory and practice in Essene law] (2020) (Mermelstein, Ari, 1971 -)
[Rezension von: Amihay, Aryeh, 1977-, Theory and practice in Essene law] (2018) (Fraade, Steven D., 1949 -) |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Essenes
/ Jewish law
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| Further subjects: | B
Essenes
B Jewish Law History |
| Parallel Edition: | Electronic
Electronic Electronic |
| Summary: | "Presenting a novel approach for the study of law in the Dead Sea scrolls, this book is conveniently divided into concepts and practices, highlighting the discrepancies between the two. A valuable study for anyone interested in Jewish law, legal history, sectarianism and communal life"-- Part I. Concepts. 1. Legal essentialism -- 2. Hierarchy and exclusivity -- 3. Time and space -- 4. Obligation and authority -- 5. Intent and responsibility -- 6. Retribution and control -- Part II. Practices. shifting from theory to practice -- 7. Association and admission -- 8. Covenant and initiation -- 9. Officers and leaders -- 10. Reproof and mediation -- 11. Punishment and exclusion |
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| ISBN: | 0190631015 |