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Essays on Biblical Law
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
Essays on Biblical Law
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Anthony Phillips
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Series | The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies |
Physical Properties |
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Category/Genre | Biblical studies |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780826461476
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Classifications | Dewey:221.834 |
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Audience | Undergraduate | Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly | Professional & Vocational | |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Imprint |
Sheffield Academic Press
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Publication Date |
1 December 2002 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
These studies by an academic who is also a former practising lawyer seek to establish the principles of biblical law as represented in the Sinai traditions. Specific topics covered include adultery, family law, slavery, animals and wealth; respect for life and the general biblical moral tradition are also discussed.The collection also deals with wider issues of prophecy and law, the relationship of torah and mishpat (especially in relation to Second Isaiah), and laws in the book of Ruth, and includes a discussion of the place of biblical law in contemporary society.
Author Biography
Anthony Phillips was formerly Dean and Chaplain, Trinity Hall, Cambridge; Chaplain, St. John's College, Oxford and Headmaster, The King's School, Canterbury before his retirement.
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