Levirate marriage and the family in ancient Judaism
The institution of levirate -- Levirate from the Hebrew Bible through the Mishnah -- Mapping the family -- Brothers -- From wife to widow and back again -- Paternity and continuity -- Conclusion
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Published: |
Waltham, Massachusetts
Brandeis University Press
[2009]
Hanover London published by University Press of New England [2009] |
| In: | Year: 2009 |
| Reviews: | Levirate Marriage and the Family in Ancient Judaism. By Dvora E. Weisberg (2010) (Southwood, Katherine, 1982 -)
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| Series/Journal: | HBI series on Jewish women
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Levirate marriage
/ Old Testament
/ Rabbinic literature
B Judaism / Family / Wedding ceremony / Incest taboo / Halacha |
| Further subjects: | B
Rabbinical literature
History and criticism
B Levirate History B Bible. Old Testament Criticism, interpretation, etc |
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Book review (H-Net) |
| Summary: | The institution of levirate -- Levirate from the Hebrew Bible through the Mishnah -- Mapping the family -- Brothers -- From wife to widow and back again -- Paternity and continuity -- Conclusion |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-234) and index |
| ISBN: | 1584657812 |