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Author:

Amihay, Aryeh, author. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2010019837

Title:

Theory and practice in Essene law / Aryeh Amihay.

Publisher:

Oxford University Press,

Copyright Date:

2017

Description:

xiv, 242 pages ; 25 cm

Subject:

Essenes.
Jewish law--History.
Essenes.
Jewish law.
History.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Contents:

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.

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.

ISBN:

0190631015
9780190631017

OCLC:

(OCoLC)943710413

LCCN:

2016010719

Locations:

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)