Commentaries On The Laws Of The Ancient Hebrews: With An Introductory Essay On Civil Society And Government

By E.C. Wines and Enoch Cobb Wines

Book Overview

""Commentaries On The Laws Of The Ancient Hebrews"" is a book written by Enoch Cobb Wines, which explores the ancient Hebrew laws and customs. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the legal system of the Hebrews, including their laws on property, marriage, and crime. The book begins with an introductory essay on civil society and government, which sets the stage for the discussion of Hebrew laws. The essay provides a historical background on the Hebrews and their legal system, as well as an overview of the key themes and concepts that are explored in the book. The commentary on the laws themselves is organized into chapters, each of which focuses on a specific area of Hebrew law. The chapters cover topics such as property rights, inheritance, contracts, and criminal law. Throughout the book, Wines draws on a wide range of sources to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew legal system. He cites not only the Bible but also other ancient texts and legal codes from the Near East. Overall, ""Commentaries On The Laws Of The Ancient Hebrews"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of law and legal systems. It provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the Hebrew legal system and sheds light on the ways in which ancient societies approached issues of justice and governance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163310093
• ISBN13: 9781163310090
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 644 Pages
• Weight: 1.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"