Law, Power, and Justice in Ancient Israel
Author | : Douglas A. Knight |
Publisher | : Westminster John Knox Press |
Total Pages | : 330 |
Release | : 2011-01-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780664221447 |
ISBN-13 | : 0664221440 |
Rating | : 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Download or read book Law, Power, and Justice in Ancient Israel written by Douglas A. Knight and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using socio-anthropological theory and archaeological evidence, Knight argues that while the laws in the Hebrew Bible tend to reflect the interests of those in power, the majority of ancient Israelites--located in villages--developed their own unwritten customary laws to regulate behavior and resolve legal conflicts in their own communities. This book includes numerous examples from village, city, and cult. --from publisher description