Law and Gender in the Ancient Near East and the Hebrew Bible

This volume explores how gender relations were regulated in ancient Near Eastern and biblical law, with a textual corpus including law collections, royal decrees, and instructions from Mesopotamia and Hatti, and the three biblical legal collections. It examines issues such as gender equality and inequality, the institutional perspective of the economy, palace, and temple, the family, and sex crimes. The book provides an appendix with all the texts mentioned or referred to, allowing scholars to access the primary sources for themselves.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 260 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate regulation of gender relations in ancient Near Eastern and biblical law. The extensive textual corpus analyzed encompasses a diverse range of pertinent law collections, royal decrees, and instructions originating from Mesopotamia and Hatti, as well as the three biblical legal collections. Peled's exploration spans a broad spectrum of issues, commencing with a societal perspective that encompasses both gender equality and inequality. It then proceeds to examine the institutional aspects of economy, palace, and temple, as well as the family unit. Finally, the book addresses the realm of sex crimes, shedding light on the legal frameworks and societal attitudes surrounding these offenses.

To facilitate scholars' access to the primary sources, all the texts mentioned or referred to in the book are provided in an appendix. These texts are presented in both the original languages and English translation, allowing researchers to delve into the original texts firsthand.

Law and Gender in the Ancient Near East and the Hebrew Bible serves as an indispensable resource for scholars engaged in the study of Near Eastern society and culture, as well as gender dynamics in the ancient world. Its comprehensive approach and extensive analysis provide valuable insights into the complex interplay of law, gender, and society in these ancient civilizations.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032337791