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Bedouin bishaʻh justice : ordeal by fire /

Title
  1. Bedouin bishaʻh justice : ordeal by fire / Joseph Ginat.
Published by
  1. Brighton ; Portland, Or. : Sussex Academic Press, 2009.
Author
  1. Ginat, J.

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Description
  1. xvi, 229 p., [6] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), map; 24 cm.
Subject
  1. Law, Bedouin
  2. Customary law > Egypt
  3. Ordeal
  4. Bedouins > Egypt > Social life and customs
Contents
  1. Introducing the bishaʻh ceremony -- The mubashaʻ's family, khams (co-liable group), and family traditions -- A review of trials by ordeal throughout history -- Introduction to the case histories -- Theft, drugs and property damage cases -- Murder and manslaughter cases -- Illicit sexual relations and rape cases -- Marbut : inability of the groom to perform on his wedding night -- Charms, witchcraft, and healing ceremonies -- Concluding remarks.
Owning institution
  1. Princeton University Library
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 202-219) and index.