TY - BOOK AU - Falk, Zeʹev W. TI - Hebrew law in biblical times : : an introduction SN - 97809348935580934893551 AV - BM520.5 .F29 2001 PY - 2001/// CY - Provo, Utah : PB - Brigham Young University Press, KW - Bibel Altes TestamentJewish law History.Jews History 953-586 B.C N1 - Preface to the First EditionPreface to the Second Edition1. The SourcesThe Source MaterialLaw and ReligionTerms of LawLaw MakingIdentity and Change2. Tribe, Nation, and StatePatriarchal SocietyThe SettlementKingshipRoyal AdministrationThe Synagogue3. Administration of JusticeThe CourtsDivine JudgmentProcedure4. Crime and PunishmentResponsibilityThe CrimesPunishmentCompensation and Restitution5. Things and ContractsPropertyRestrictions and OwnershipContractsBarter and SaleDebt and DistressPartnership and AgencyHire6. PersonsWomenInfantsForeignersSlaves7. FamilyThe Father's HouseMatrilocal MarriageConcubinagePolygynyEndogamy and Exogamy8. Marriage and DivorceMarriage TermsBetrothalBride-Price and DowryThe NuptialsDivorceWidowhood9. ChildrenPatria PotestasAdoption10. SuccessionFreedom of DispositionLegal SuccessionAddendaBibliographyCitation Index ER -