The Function of Kinship in Medieval Nordic Legislation

The Function of Kinship in Medieval Nordic Legislation
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 303
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ISBN-13 : 9789004189225
ISBN-10 : 900418922X
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Download or read book The Function of Kinship in Medieval Nordic Legislation written by Helle Vogt and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2010-09-24 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Nordic medieval laws a new definition of kinship – a canonical one – was introduced, based on the Church’s incest prohibitions and the requirement to love your kin. It influences the rules for property transfer, inheritance, wergeld and marriage.


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