The Function of Kinship in Medieval Nordic Legislation
| Author | : Helle Vogt |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 303 |
| Release | : 2010-09-24 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789004189225 |
| ISBN-13 | : 900418922X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Function of Kinship in Medieval Nordic Legislation by : Helle Vogt
Download or read book The Function of Kinship in Medieval Nordic Legislation written by Helle Vogt and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2010-09-24 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Nordic medieval laws a new definition of kinship – a canonical one – was introduced, based on the Church’s incest prohibitions and the requirement to love your kin. It influences the rules for property transfer, inheritance, wergeld and marriage.
