Hebrew Law in Biblical Times
An Introduction
Ze’ev W. Falk
Hebrew Law in Biblical Times
An Introduction
Ze’ev W. Falk
“This very handy introduction takes a conceptual approach to biblical law, organizing this subject in terms of its ancient legal sources, social institutions, judicial procedure, crime and punishment, property and contracts, personal rights and status, and family relationships from betrothal to inheritance. Because of its thematic arrangement, this presentation speaks to the selective reader who seeks specific information and also to the comprehensive student who seeks a broad understanding of the ancient Hebrew legal system. Long out of print, Hebrew Law in Biblical Times (1964) now appears in an improved, second edition. While retaining the original character of Falk's style and observations, this book has been edited to serve the modern reader and researcher. Falk’s 1977 addenda have also been included, along with a comprehensive bibliography of his lifetime publications.”
- Description
- Table of Contents
Preface to the First Edition
Preface to the Second Edition
1. The Sources
The Source Material
Law and Religion
Terms of Law
Law Making
Identity and Change
2. Tribe, Nation, and State
Patriarchal Society
The Settlement
Kingship
Royal Administration
The Synagogue
3. Administration of Justice
The Courts
Divine Judgment
Procedure
4. Crime and Punishment
Responsibility
The Crimes
Punishment
Compensation and Restitution
5. Things and Contracts
Property
Restrictions and Ownership
Contracts
Barter and Sale
Debt and Distress
Partnership and Agency
Hire
6. Persons
Women
Infants
Foreigners
Slaves
7. Family
The Father’s House
Matrilocal Marriage
Concubinage
Polygyny
Endogamy and Exogamy
8. Marriage and Divorce
Marriage Terms
Betrothal
Bride-Price and Dowry
The Nuptials
Divorce
Widowhood
9. Children
Patria Potestas
Adoption
10. Succession
Freedom of Disposition
Legal Succession
Addenda
Bibliography
Citation Index
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