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Page : pages
File Size : 12,34 MB
Release : 2008
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Asymmetries of exchange: Marriage gifts and the social structure of ancient Palestine from Iron I to the Roman period.
Author : T. M. Lemos
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 18,56 MB
Release : 2010-03-31
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 0521113490
In Marriage Gifts and Social Change in Ancient Palestine, T. M. Lemos traces changes in the marriage customs of ancient Palestine over the course of several hundred years. The most important of these changes was a shift in emphasis from bridewealth to dowry, the latter of which clearly predominated in the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Whereas previous scholarship has often attributed these shifts to the influence of foreign groups, Lemos connects them instead with a transformation that occurred in Palestine's social structure during the very same period. In the early Iron Age, Israel was a kinship-based society with a subsistence economy, but as the centuries passed, it became increasingly complex and developed marked divisions between rich and poor. At the same time, the importance of its kinship groups waned greatly. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach that draws heavily on anthropological research, cultural theory, archaeological evidence, and historical-critical methods, Lemos posits that shifts in marriage customs were directly related to these wider social changes.
Author : Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Language and Literature T M Lemos
Publisher :
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 10,89 MB
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : Interdisciplinary approach to knowledge
ISBN : 9780511749827
In Marriage Gifts and Social Change in Ancient Palestine, T. M. Lemos traces changes in the marriage customs of ancient Palestine over the course of several hundred years. The most important of these changes was a shift in emphasis from bridewealth to dowry, the latter of which clearly predominated in the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Whereas previous scholarship has often attributed these shifts to the influence of foreign groups, Lemos connects them instead with a transformation that occurred in Palestine s social structure during the very same period. In the early Iron Age, Israel was a kinship-based society with a subsistence economy, but as the centuries passed, it became increasingly complex and developed marked divisions between rich and poor. At the same time, the importance of its kinship groups waned greatly. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach that draws heavily on anthropological research, cultural theory, archaeological evidence, and historical-critical methods, Lemos posits that shifts in marriage customs were directly related to these wider social changes.
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Page : 522 pages
File Size : 43,40 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Dissertations, Academic
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Author : Douglas R. Edwards
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 10,43 MB
Release : 2004-08-05
Category : History
ISBN : 1134402899
A collection of papers focussing on the contributions made by archaeology to the understanding of society in Palestine in the Roman period. The papers enable the two ways of evidence to interact in an unprecedented way.
Author : Jack Pastor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 11,7 MB
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : History
ISBN : 1134722648
Land and Economy in Ancient Palestine is a study of the economic crises throughout the Second Temple Period. It establishes that the single factor of the economy which united all aspects of life in ancient society was land. Through study of a wide variety of sources, including the New Testament and classical authors, Jack Pastor looks at who owned land, and how they came to possess it. He examines the various ramifications of landownership in ancient society to ascertain its effect on livelihoods, government policies and revenues. A special emphasis is placed on debt and famine as social and economic problems with ties to the landholding structure.
Author : Moses Maimonides
Publisher :
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 35,77 MB
Release : 1838
Category : Israel
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Author : Elisa Kozey
Publisher : Ali Shah Publisher
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,56 MB
Release : 2024
Category : History
ISBN : 9784882104216
Embark on a comprehensive exploration of first-century CE Palestine as this project delves into the intricate tapestry of epigraphic, archaeological, and literary evidence for slavery in the region. The nuanced understanding of slavery practices during this period is indispensable for unraveling the historical and religious texts of the Second Temple era, particularly considering the distinctive nature of slavery in Palestine compared to other parts of the Roman Empire. This project meticulously analyzes extant evidence, revealing that slavery in first-century Palestine played a pivotal role in reinforcing the political, military, and religious status quo. Unlike other regions, the institution of slavery in Palestine served to establish and maintain autonomy for those in power, further differentiating the subjugated population. By synthesizing epigraphic, archaeological, and literary sources, this project not only contributes to the scholarly discourse on the social dynamics of ancient Palestine but also sheds light on the ways in which slavery shaped and upheld the broader political and religious structures of the time. This work is an essential resource for historians, archaeologists, and scholars interested in the intricacies of social structures and power dynamics in first-century CE Palestine.
Author : Susan Fern
Publisher : Sheffield Phoenix Press Limited
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 20,20 MB
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN :
This is the first monograph devoted to the system of community benefaction practised by Jews in Palestine from the second century BCE to the sixth century CE. Principal is the evidence from synagogue inscriptions erected to patrons and donors from the second century CE onwards. All these inscriptions are reviewed, together with a re-examination of how they are to be translated. Sorek is especially interested in the motivation for benefactions, and concludes that the Jewish system attested in the inscriptions is specific to the Jewish community. It was not merely a copy of the well-known Graeco-Roman system of euergetism, in which rich citizens contributed from their wealth to public expenses. But neither was the Jewish system properly an expression of charity, as has often been thought. Sorek argues that the benefaction system is best understood as an expression of hesed, the meaning of which she explores in detail.
Author : Ermete Pierotti
Publisher :
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 22,55 MB
Release : 2008-08
Category :
ISBN : 9781436954174
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.
