Law, Power, and Justice in Ancient Israel

Law, Power, and Justice in Ancient Israel
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Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages : 330
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ISBN-10 : 9780664221447
ISBN-13 : 0664221440
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Book Synopsis Law, Power, and Justice in Ancient Israel by : Douglas A. Knight

Download or read book Law, Power, and Justice in Ancient Israel written by Douglas A. Knight and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using socio-anthropological theory and archaeological evidence, Knight argues that while the laws in the Hebrew Bible tend to reflect the interests of those in power, the majority of ancient Israelites--located in villages--developed their own unwritten customary laws to regulate behavior and resolve legal conflicts in their own communities. This book includes numerous examples from village, city, and cult. --from publisher description


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