Theory and practice in Essene law / Aryeh Amihay.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Amihay, Aryeh, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Essenes.

Jewish law--History.

Jewish law.

History.

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

xiv, 242 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2017]

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.

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Other Format:

Online version: Amihay, Aryeh, author. Theory and practice in Essene law.

ISBN:

9780190631017

0190631015

OCLC:

965343815