Immigrants and Innovative Law
Author | : Mark A. Awabdy |
Publisher | : Mohr Siebeck |
Total Pages | : 322 |
Release | : 2014-07-15 |
ISBN-10 | : 3161528352 |
ISBN-13 | : 9783161528354 |
Rating | : 4/5 (354 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Immigrants and Innovative Law by : Mark A. Awabdy
Download or read book Immigrants and Innovative Law written by Mark A. Awabdy and published by Mohr Siebeck. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Mark A. Awabdy argues that Deuteronomy exhibits a novel and complex vision for the [rg] (gēr, engl. immigrant). The author substantiates this by investigating Deuteronomy's gēr theology and placement, motive clauses, intertextuality with or independence from other gēr laws, and mechanisms for integrating the gēr into the community of YHWH's people"--Back cover.