Law and wisdom in the Bible
By: David Daube ; edited and compiled by Calum Carmichael
Contributors: Carmichael, Calum M.
Series: David Daube's Gifford lectures -- v. 2
Publisher: Templeton Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: West Conshohocken, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 209
ISBN-13: 9781599473451
Description: David Daube (1909-1999) was known for his unique and sophisticated research on Roman law, biblical law, Jewish law, and medical ethics. In his second set of Gifford Lectures presented in April and May 1964, Daube derives  from his complex understanding of biblical texts both ancient and contemporary notions of wisdom, justice, and education. His thinking bridges the gap between humanism and religion, especially with regard to Christianity and Judaism. With his sophisticated understanding of Talmudic law and literature, his thinking revolutionized prevailing perceptions about the New Testament
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 181-201) and index.
Table of contents: title: The Fifth Commandment; title: Deuteronomy; title: Reasons for commandments; title: Justice in the narratives; title: Legal institutions in wisdom books; title: The wise judge; title: Reforms of machinery; title: The example of the sage; title: Mystification and disclosure; title: The Torah.