Some remarks on sociology and ancient Israel
In South Africa too little attention is paid to the sociological study of ancient Israel. Too often it is still viewed as a minor part of Biblical Studies which can easily be disposed of. A sociological study focusses the attention on the Israelite society which can be studied from the viewpoint of...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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1985
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| In: |
Old Testament essays
Year: 1985, Volume: 3, Pages: 12-16 |
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Volltext (kostenfrei) |
| Summary: | In South Africa too little attention is paid to the sociological study of ancient Israel. Too often it is still viewed as a minor part of Biblical Studies which can easily be disposed of. A sociological study focusses the attention on the Israelite society which can be studied from the viewpoint of micro- or macrosociology. Beforehand the investigator must determine how Israelite society is to be approached and his decision will influence the research strategy right from the outset. |
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| ISSN: | 2312-3621 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Old Testament essays
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| Persistent identifiers: | HDL: 10520/EJC-cf69b82bf |