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WOMEN'S INHERITANCE RIGHTS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN BIBLICAL AND EUROPEAN CONTEXTS
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Women’s inheritance rights in biblical and European contexts are complex topics that have been extensively studied by scholars in various fields such as history, theology, and social studies. In both contexts, women’s inheritance rights were influenced by cultural norms, religious beliefs and legal systems. Biblically, women’s inheritance rights are emphasized in the Old Testament, especially in the laws of Moses found in books such as Deuteronomy and Numbers. These laws provide clear guidelines for the distribution of property among family members, including daughters. However, interpretations of these laws vary between different religious traditions and academic perspectives. In Europe, the influence of Roman law and the feudal system reinforced patriarchal approaches to inheritance, with significant variations between common law and civil law traditions. Early common law systems severely limited women’s rights, but later reforms led to increased recognition of these rights. [1] Comparative study of women’s inheritance rights in biblical and European contexts provides valuable insights into the historical treatment of women as owners and inheritors of property.
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