Jewish Law and Legal Theory

by Martin P Golding (Editor)

Overview

Dealing with issues pivotal to Jewish law theory, this volume offers English-language readers a concise presentation of an important legal tradition. This volume touches on theological concerns of Judaism and the law, but it focuses on broader trends in legal theory. essays address the philosophy of law and jurisprudential analysis which have contributed to modern legal systems.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780814730492
Publisher:	New York University Press
Publication date:	06/01/1993
Series:	Law and Legal Series , #35
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.70(h) x 1.90(d)

About the Author

Martin P. Golding is a Professor of Philosophy and Law at Duke University.

Editorial Reviews

The section on Legal Cultures of the International Library of Law and Legal Theory makes available the distinctive legal theories of different legal traditions. The present collection of essays introduces English-language readers to a discussion of issues in the theory of Jewish law. The volume is divided into six sections: general aspects of Jewish law and legal theory; Noahide law and natural law in Jewish legal theory; ethics and the theory of Jewish law; ethical concepts in substantive law; the juristic process in Jewish legal theory; and selected topics in Jewish jurisprudence (public law/criminal law/unjust enrichment/the duty to rescue/economic analysis). Indexed by name only. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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