Theory and practice in Essene law / Aryeh Amihay.
2017
BM175.E8 A46 2017 (Mapit)
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Theory and practice in Essene law / Aryeh Amihay.
Imprint
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2017]
Copyright
©2017.
Description
xiv, 242 pages ; 25 cm
Formatted Contents Note
Part I. Concepts. Legal essentialism
Hierarchy and exclusivity
Time and space
Obligation and authority
Intent and responsibility
Retribution and control
Part II. Practices. Association and admission
Covenant and initiation
Officers and leaders
Reproof and mediation
Punishment and exclusion.
Hierarchy and exclusivity
Time and space
Obligation and authority
Intent and responsibility
Retribution and control
Part II. Practices. Association and admission
Covenant and initiation
Officers and leaders
Reproof and mediation
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.
Language Note
English, with Hebrew passages.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-222) and indexes.
Location
RBLL2
Available in Other Form
Online version: Amihay, Aryeh. Theory and practice in Essene law. New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2016]
Call Number
BM175.E8 A46 2017
Language
English
ISBN
9780190631017 (hardcover ; alkaline paper)
0190631015 (hardcover ; alkaline paper)
0190631015 (hardcover ; alkaline paper)
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