Roman, Provincial and Islamic Law
The Origins of the Islamic Patronate
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:18th Jul '02
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This book tests the hypothesis that Roman law was a formative influence on Islamic law.
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.
ISBN: 9780521529495
Dimensions: 229mm x 153mm x 17mm
Weight: 312g
188 pages