This book examines the cultural origins of Islamic law. Some authorities stress the importance of the contribution of Roman law; others that of Arabian law. Most are agreed that Jewish law contributed, but not explained further. Dr Crone tests the Roman hypothesis with reference to one institution, the patronate, which does indeed appear to owe something to Roman law. He concludes that Roman law contributed only in so far as it was part and parcel of the rather different legal practice of the Near Eastern provinces, and ...
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This book examines the cultural origins of Islamic law. Some authorities stress the importance of the contribution of Roman law; others that of Arabian law. Most are agreed that Jewish law contributed, but not explained further. Dr Crone tests the Roman hypothesis with reference to one institution, the patronate, which does indeed appear to owe something to Roman law. He concludes that Roman law contributed only in so far as it was part and parcel of the rather different legal practice of the Near Eastern provinces, and that provincial law would repay further consideration by legal historians.
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Add this copy of Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization: Roman, to cart. $96.69, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1987 by Cambridge University Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 0521322537.
Add this copy of Roman, Provincial and Islamic Law to cart. $79.78, like new condition, Sold by Media Smart rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hawthorne, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Cambridge University Press CUP.
Add this copy of Roman, Provincial and Islamic Law: the Origins of the to cart. $117.00, very good condition, Sold by Arches Bookhouse rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, OR, UNITED STATES, published 1987 by Cambridge University Press.
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VERY GOOD in NEAR FINE jacket. Postcard from the author--one of the foremost scholars of Islamic origins in the 20th century--to Joel Kramer with a personal note. Kramer's copy with a few pencil-checks in the margins. Leaves tanned as usual, very clean and sharp otherwise; DJ crisp and bright.
