Sacrifice and Gender in Biblical Law

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Bible & Bible Studies, Study, Old Testament
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Author: Nicole J. Ruane ISBN: 9781107357150
Publisher: Cambridge University Press Publication: August 6, 2013
Imprint: Cambridge University Press Language: English
Author: Nicole J. Ruane
ISBN: 9781107357150
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: August 6, 2013
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Language: English

This book examines the Hebrew Bible's numerous laws about sacrificial procedure to understand the significance of gender in sacrificial rituals and the reasons that gender distinctions are so vital in these acts. Gender selection of both victims and participants is an intrinsic aspect of the nature and purpose of each rite, affecting its form and function, as well as its legitimacy. Sacrifice and Gender in Biblical Law considers the laws of the firstborn, the rite of the red cow, laws of slaughter, rituals of purification, and other offerings. It shows that these laws regulate material wealth and contribute to the construction of social roles.

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This book examines the Hebrew Bible's numerous laws about sacrificial procedure to understand the significance of gender in sacrificial rituals and the reasons that gender distinctions are so vital in these acts. Gender selection of both victims and participants is an intrinsic aspect of the nature and purpose of each rite, affecting its form and function, as well as its legitimacy. Sacrifice and Gender in Biblical Law considers the laws of the firstborn, the rite of the red cow, laws of slaughter, rituals of purification, and other offerings. It shows that these laws regulate material wealth and contribute to the construction of social roles.

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