Henry Schaeffer Livres

Focusing on the social and legal customs of ancient Semitic peoples, this work delves into the legal frameworks of the Babylonians, Assyrians, and Hebrews, examining key areas such as marriage, divorce, inheritance, and property rights. Schaeffer highlights the interplay between religion and law, as well as the impact of neighboring cultures on Semitic legal practices. This comprehensive analysis not only illuminates the origins of many contemporary legal and social norms but also serves as a valuable resource for scholars of ancient history and anthropology.

Excerpt from The Social Legislation of the Primitive SemitesThe following work has grown out of a thesis presented in 1912 to the Faculty Of the Graduate School Of the University Of Pennsylvania in partial fulfilment Of the requirements for the Doctorate. The author does not pretend to great originality in the views set forth in this volume, as will be apparent from the numerous references in the footnotes. However, it is but fair to say that the present writer was frequently obliged to choose his way between con?icting theories and arguments, and to collect the scattered rays Of light from various sources. An endeavor has been made to present as clearly as possible the leading facts Of a most interesting subject.