Sacrifice and Gender in Biblical Law (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521877244)

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.

Author: Nicole J. Ruane
ISBN-10: 0521877245
ISBN-13: 9780521877244
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 08/06/2013
Pages: 278
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 0.80d