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The Ways of a King. Legal and Political Ideas in the Bible.
Geoffrey P. Miller
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Hardback. Argues that the narratives from "Genesis" to "Second Kings" present a sophisticated argument for political obligation and for limited monarchy as the best form of government. Series: Journal of Ancient Judaism - Supplements. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: HRCG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 236 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 612.
Geoffrey P Miller argues that the narratives from Genesis to Second Kings present a sophisticated argument for political obligation and for limited monarchy as the best form of government. The Hebrew Bible, in this sense, can be considered as one of the earliest political philosopies of the western world.The Garden of Eden story identifies revelation, consent, utopia, natural law, ownership, power, patriarchy, and justice as bases for political obligation. The stories of life after the expulsion from Eden argue that government and law are essential for a decent life. The Genesis narratives recognise patriarchal authority but also identifies limits based ... Read more
Geoffrey P Miller argues that the narratives from Genesis to Second Kings present a sophisticated argument for political obligation and for limited monarchy as the best form of government. The Hebrew Bible, in this sense, can be considered as one of the earliest political philosopies of the western world.The Garden of Eden story identifies revelation, consent, utopia, natural law, ownership, power, patriarchy, and justice as bases for political obligation. The stories of life after the expulsion from Eden argue that government and law are essential for a decent life. The Genesis narratives recognise patriarchal authority but also identifies limits based ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Germany
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Series
Journal of Ancient Judaism - Supplements
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
, Germany
ISBN
9783525550342
SKU
V9783525550342
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About Geoffrey P. Miller
Geoffrey P. Miller, J.D. is Stuyvesant Comfort Professor of Law at the New York University Law School.
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