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Theory and practice in Essene law / Aryeh Amihay.
Imprint
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2017]
Description
1 online resource (xiv, 242 pages .)
Formatted Contents Note
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.
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.
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"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Source of Description
Print version record.
Location
WWW
Available in Other Form
Online version: Amihay, Aryeh. Theory and practice in Essene law. New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2016]
Print version: Amihay, Aryeh. Theory and practice in Essene law. New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2017]
Print version: Amihay, Aryeh. Theory and practice in Essene law. New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2017]
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Language
English
ISBN
9780190631048 (electronic book)
019063104X (electronic book)
9780190631017
0190631015
019063104X (electronic book)
9780190631017
0190631015
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