A law book for the diaspora : revision in the study of the covenant code

Type

Book

Authors

Van Seters, John

ISBN 10

0195153154

ISBN 13

9780195153156

LCCN

BS1245.52.V3

DDC

222

Tags

Book of the Covenant, Criticism and interpretation, Law (Theology), Biblical teaching, Jewish law, Judaism, History

Abstract

The foundation for all study of biblical law is the assumption that the Covenant Code is the oldest legal code in the Hebrew Bible and that all other laws are revisions of that code. This book sets forth the radical hypothesis that those laws in the covenant code that are similar to Deuteronomy and the Holiness Code are in fact later than both of these, and therefore can't be taken as the foundation of Hebrew Law.

Description

1. The History of Research in the Covenant Code -- 2. The Framework of the Covenant Code -- 3. The Civil Laws, of Mishpatim -- 4. Ethical Demands and Religious Obligations.

Biblio Notes

Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-216) and indexes.
Item donated by Graham Price.

Number of Copies

Library	Accession‎ No	Call No	Copy No	Edition	Location	Availability
Main	262	WCR VAN SETERS 2003	1			Yes

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