Biblical and ancient Near Eastern law

Biblical law has had a profound influence on Western culture, but it must be understood in its historical context. It arose in the context of the tradition of Mesopotamian law, where scribes exhibited their flair for justice by writing statutes on a repertoire of traditional cases, of which the most...

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Published in:Religion compass
Main Author: Barmash, Pamela 1966- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell [2018]
In: Religion compass
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Ancient Orient / Bible / Legislation / Woman / History 2100 BC-600 BC
IxTheo Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
BC Ancient Orient; religion
BH Judaism
HB Old Testament
KBL Near East and North Africa
TC Pre-Christian history ; Ancient Near East
XA Law
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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