Capital punishment in the Pentateuch: why the Bible prescribes ritual killing

"Though an in-depth analysis of various passages from Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy, Skidmore reveals how the process of Mimetic scape-goating functions in Pentateuchal texts concerning capital punishment. These observations suggest that biblical capital punishment may have functioned as a...

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Main Author: Skidmore, Simon (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York, NY International Clark 2022
In:Year: 2022
Reviews:[Rezension von: Skidmore, Simon, Capital punishment in the Pentateuch : why the Bible prescribes ritual killing] (2023) (Hopf, Matthias Rüdiger)
[Rezension von: Skidmore, Simon, Capital punishment in the Pentateuch : why the Bible prescribes ritual killing] (2023) (Reineke, Martha J., 1954 -)
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Bible. Pentateuch Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Capital Punishment Biblical teaching
Parallel Edition:Electronic
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Erscheint auch als: Skidmore, Simon: Capital punishment in the Pentateuch. - New York, NY : T&T Clark, 2022. - 9780567707208
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Summary:"Though an in-depth analysis of various passages from Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy, Skidmore reveals how the process of Mimetic scape-goating functions in Pentateuchal texts concerning capital punishment. These observations suggest that biblical capital punishment may have functioned as a means of protecting the Israelite community by managing rivalry and violence. Skidmore concludes by considering the implications this may have in modern contexts where capital punishment persists"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0567707199