Studies in the semiotics of biblical law

Studies in the semiotics of biblical law Jackson, Bernard S. creator text xx Sheffield, England Sheffield Academic Press 2000 9999 monographic und eng 332 p. ; 25 cm. Some semiotic theories -- Speech acts and speech behavior -- 'Wisdom-laws' -- The development of legal drafting -- Written media of law -- The temporality of the law -- 'Postulates' and values -- Law's internal recognition -- 'Covenant renewal' and narrative structure -- Talion. Bernard S. Jackson Bible. Old Testament Language, style.Bible Language, style.Bible. Old Testament BS1199.L3 .J35 2000 9781841271507‎1841271500 220922