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Theory and practice in Essene law /

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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.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Amihay, Aryeh (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Language Notes:English, with Hebrew passages.
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, [2017].
Subjects:
Essenes.
Jewish law > History.
Description
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.
Physical Description:xiv, 242 pages ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages [191]-222) and indexes.
ISBN:9780190631017
0190631015