RT Book
T1 Theory and practice in Essene law
A1 Amihay, Aryeh 1977-
LA English
PP Oxford
PB Oxford University Press USA- OSO
YR 2016
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1809539226
AB 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. It is a valuable study for anyone interested in Jewish law, legal history, sectarianism and communal life.
AB Cover -- Theory and Practice in Essene Law -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- List of Acronyms -- Introduction -- Part I: Concepts On the Extraction of Notions -- 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 -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index of Ancient and Pre-Modern Texts -- Index of Modern Authors -- Subject Index.
NO Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources
SN 9780190631024
K1 Essenes
K1 Electronic books