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Item specifics
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- ISBN-13
- 9780472056583
- Book Title
- Biblical Judgments
- ISBN
- 9780472056583
- Subject Area
- Law, Religion
- Publication Name
- Biblical Judgments : New Legal Readings in the Hebrew Bible
- Publisher
- University of Michigan Press
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Subject
- Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / General, Government / General, Legal History, Religion, Politics & State
- Publication Year
- 2024
- Series
- Law, Meaning, and Violence Ser.
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1 in
- Item Weight
- 18.1 Oz
- Item Width
- 6 in
- Number of Pages
- 400 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Michigan Press
ISBN-10
0472056581
ISBN-13
9780472056583
eBay Product ID (ePID)
11059103396
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Biblical Judgments : New Legal Readings in the Hebrew Bible
Subject
Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / General, Government / General, Legal History, Religion, Politics & State
Publication Year
2024
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Law, Religion
Series
Law, Meaning, and Violence Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
18.1 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2023-032839
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The Bible, much like the law itself, has always needed learned interpreters to help us navigate our way through the mazes of its myriad meanings. Barak-Erez is one such guide and her book is full of wisdom--and wisdom, as we are told, is worth more than gold (Proverbs 16:16)., Biblical Judgments is an ambitious work, both in its scope and its attempt to raise questions about our legal system. Barak-Erez has succeeded in producing an engaging book that provides a useful starting point for critical inquiry. Biblical Judgments reminds us that after two millennia, the Bible may be even more important as a font of questions rather than as an authoritative source for answers., . . . takes well known biblical stories and trains the attention onto their legal significance, thereby offering a fresh and fascinating way of understanding them. Barak-Erez' deep and deft analysis challenges us to think about the legal issues as if they happened today, understand their intricacy, and reflect upon the outcome., In 127 crystal-clear readings, at once accessible and erudite, Daphne Barak-Erez has given us more than a contemporary guide to reading the Bible, or even a non-fundamentalist handbook for applying the Bible to 21st-century law: this is a textbook in how to think historically, humanely, and honestly., "The book takes what could be misunderstood as a polarizing religious text, which "belongs" to some but not to others, and shows how lawyers - all lawyers - can and should read it as lawyers to help address and resolve difficult contemporary challenges. In this way, Barak-Erez has authored an important book that shows how lawyers can play an important role in overcoming religious, political and cultural divides by thinking like lawyers and role modeling commitment to public citizenship, the rule of law, justice and inclusivity.", This is a book that exceeds all expectations. . . . My advice is not to read the book in the order it is printed. Rather, jump around, choose a topic and discuss. And go back again and again. Not only will you be engaged, but you will also develop your own technique for mining biblical text for challenging topics., "Das Buch kann sowohl Studierenden als auch Expertinnen und Experten uneingeschränkt empfohlen werden. Barak-Erez informiert auf höchst unterhaltsame Weise, regt zum Weiterdenken an und zeigt, dass es durchaus so etwas wie ,,ewige Gerechtigkeitsfragen" gibt, mit denen sich der menschliche Geist auseinanderzusetzen hat. [The book can be unreservedly recommended to both students and experts. Barak-Erez provides information in a highly entertaining way, encourages further thought and shows that there are indeed such things as "eternal questions of justice" that the human intellect has to engage with.]", Biblical Judgments offers thought-provoking discussions about the biblical legal system and our contemporary one. With its more than 120 essays, it's impossible to do justice to its depth. One does not need to be a lawyer or biblical scholar to find much of interest in its pages. General readers should also enjoy this stimulating work., This is an excellent introduction to law through biblical stories. At the same time, it is also a wonderful introduction to the Hebrew Bible through legal thinking., ". . . takes well known biblical stories and trains the attention onto their legal significance, thereby offering a fresh and fascinating way of understanding them. Barak-Erez' deep and deft analysis challenges us to think about the legal issues as if they happened today, understand their intricacy, and reflect upon the outcome." --Pnina Lahav, Boston University, Daphne Barak-Erez illuminates our thinking about a myriad of contemporary problems by offering us concise analysis of parallels from the Hebrew Bible. Her clarity, even-handedness, and pragmatic narratives enable readers to appreciate the longevity of the challenges of judging, governance, and fairness and the reasons to know but not be locked into ancient responses., "This is an excellent introduction to law through biblical stories. At the same time, it is also a wonderful introduction to the Hebrew Bible through legal thinking." --Vered Karti Shemtov, Stanford University
Table Of Content
Table of Contents Introduction Part I: Law and Government Part II: Judges and Judging Part III: Human Rights and Social Justice Part IV: Criminal Law Part V: Private Law Part VI: Family and Inheritance Law Epilogue Acknowledgments Index
Synopsis
Biblical Judgments invites readers to consider today's timeless legal dilemmas through the perspective of a text that has had a constitutive role in shaping western society: the Hebrew Bible. By focusing on biblical narratives and literature instead of relying on traditional interpretations of biblical law, Daphne Barak-Erez is able to look beyond specific legal norms to concentrate on what the stories can reveal about the "big" issues. She discusses questions such as: What can modern-day governmental regulation learn from the exercise of food rationing in Egypt as a response to Pharaoh's dream of a future famine? How does social distancing in the time of COVID-19 compare with people sent outside the camp as a precautionary measure against bible-era plagues? What can promoters of social justice glean from the demands made to Moses that daughters should also inherit from their father when biblical law did not recognize inheritance rights of women? Rather than offering a historical study, she draws upon famous court decisions from around the world to root her analysis in modem law. Organized by subject matter, Biblical Judgments addresses themes of law and government, judging and judges, human rights and social justice, criminal law, private law, and family and inheritance law. In recounting the compelling narratives of the Hebrew Bible, Biblical Judgments exposes their inherent legal tensions and what we can learn from them and with them about legal dilemmas today., Biblical Judgments invites readers to consider today's timeless dilemmas of law and government, social justice, and human rights, through the perspective of a text that has helped shape western society: the Hebrew Bible. By focusing on biblical narratives and literature rather than on traditional interpretations of biblical law, Daphne Barak-Erez is able to look beyond specific legal norms to concentrate on what the stories can reveal about the "big" issues. She discusses questions such as: What can modern-day governmental regulation learn from the exercise of food rationing in Egypt as a response to Pharaoh's dream of a future famine? How does social distancing in the time of Covid-19 compare with people sent outside the camp as a precautionary measure against bible-era plagues? What can promoters of social justice glean from the demands made to Moses that daughters should also inherit from their father when biblical law did not recognize inheritance rights of women? Rather than offering a historical study, Barak-Erez draws upon famous court decisions from around the world to root her analysis in modern law. Organized by subject matter, Biblical Judgments analyzes how the themes of law and government, judging and judges, human rights and social justice, criminal law, private law, and family and inheritance law are presented through a number of different stories. In recounting the compelling narratives of the Hebrew Bible, Biblical Judgments exposes their inherent legal tensions and what we can learn from them and with them about legal dilemmas today.
LC Classification Number
BS1199.L3B24 2024
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- w***i (875)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAbsolutely Wonderful Seller!! Terrific Item As Described!!! Great Service and Communication!! Shipped In Waterproof Packaging!! I Received Item In About One Week!! Very Pleased With Seller! I Will Buy From This Seller Again!!
- e***_ (17)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseSeller handles a massive inventory so I give them grace on the slow processing and shipping. They were very communicative and prompt with their response when I messaged in asking about it. Book was in good condition as described. Small ding on the page edges which wasn't mentioned, but that's fairly common even at your typical book store. Still a good value and I'd buy from them again.