The ways of a king : legal and political ideas in the Bible.
Hauptbeschreibung 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 philosop...
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| Superior document: | Journal of ancient Judaism. Supplements ; v. 7 |
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| Year of Publication: | 2011 |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Journal of ancient Judaism. Supplements ;
v. 7. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (297 p.) |
| Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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Table of Contents:
- Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Table of Contents; Body; Preface; Table of Abbreviations; Chapter One: Method; Chapter Two: Obligation; Chapter Three: Anarchy; Chapter Four: Patriarchy; Chapter Five: Polity; Chapter Six: Self-Governance; Chapter Seven: Revelation; Chapter Eight: Consent; Chapter Nine: Law; Chapter Ten: Sovereignty; Chapter Eleven: Confederacy; Chapter Twelve: Monarchy; Chapter Thirteen: Conclusion; Appendix: Prior Research; Sources Consulted; Table of Biblical Citations