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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Autore principale: Amihay, Aryeh 1977- (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Stampa Libro
Lingua:Inglese
Servizio "Subito": Ordinare ora.
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WorldCat: WorldCat
Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Pubblicazione: New York, NY Oxford University Press [2017]
In:Anno: 2017
Recensioni:[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 -)
(sequenze di) soggetti normati:B Esseni / Diritto ebraico
Altre parole chiave:B Essenes
B Jewish Law History
Edizione parallela:Elettronico
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Descrizione
Riepilogo:"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
Descrizione fisica:xiv, 242 Seiten
ISBN:0190631015