Transfer of Property by Inheritance and Bequest in Biblical Law and Tradition

Hiers, Richard H.

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“…However, where there was no male head, like Zelophehad case, lands were allotted to daughters (Case, 2020;Murray, 1998;Shemesh, 2007;Verburg, 2019). While women's denial to own property has not been exhaustively established or supported scripturally, there are also no scriptural reference that presents women (wives, daughters or sisters) as property to be owned or transferred as property (Hiers, 1993) contrary to the practices across different cultures, over centuries (Engineer, 2008). Nevertheless, the Torah has only few instances of daughters inheriting from their fathers but replete with various accounts of sonseldest sons, in most cases-inheriting their fathers' tribal property.…”

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“…This was clearly depicted in Ruth's account where it was alluded that she intended selling the land that belonged to her late husband (Lakama, 2019). As an old widow without sons to inherit her, the intent to sell the land presupposes that she had exclusive rights over the inherited land upon the death of her husband (Hiers, 1993;Lakama, 2019). Other scriptural references corroborate the recognition, promotion and protection of widows' rights to property and inheritance (Hiers, 1993;Lakama, 2019).…”

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“…As an old widow without sons to inherit her, the intent to sell the land presupposes that she had exclusive rights over the inherited land upon the death of her husband (Hiers, 1993;Lakama, 2019). Other scriptural references corroborate the recognition, promotion and protection of widows' rights to property and inheritance (Hiers, 1993;Lakama, 2019). Hence, the Torah, as spoken by God, does not discriminate against women or deny them of their rights to own property or inherit.…”

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The influence of religion and culture on women’s rights to property in Nigeria

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Folarin

Isumonah

2020

Cogent Arts & Humanities

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The paper seeks to establish the role of religion and culture in the realization of women's rights to property in Nigeria. It begins by affirming that protecting women's rights to property in Nigeria is a fundamental step towards achieving the 5th Sustainable Development Goal of gender equality. The promotion and protection of these rights in any society are determined by several factors such as the customs, prevailing traditions, as well as the religious laws that control behavioral patterns in that society. In discussing this within the Nigerian context, the paper explores the tenets of Christianity and Islam that govern women's rights to property. The study used secondary data derived from articles that were sourced from Google Scholar. A total of nine articles was reviewed. The paper reveals that, culturally, women are viewed as inferior to men, and a male-child is generally celebrated and allotted higher portions of properties. However, the tenets of both Islam and Christianity do not disregard the woman in terms of property rights. The authors suggest that the prevailing discrimination against women has no religion backing, but a misguided exploitation of the low educational status of women in Nigeria.

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2020

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“…In an economic theoretical context, inheritance means receiving property from someone who has died, or to bequeath or make a deathbed will, and inter-vivos gifts made by donors in anticipation of their eventual demise [8]. The legal aspects of inheritance are regulated by inheritance law.…”

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Land, Inheritance and Firstborn Problematics

Sandal¹

2021

Modecon

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Abstract. Introduction. In this article land as the first input factor in the classical production function is analyzed. In economic theory, land is linked to heritage and the firstborn problematics. The methods used are based on history of entrepreneurial research, philosophy, legal and theological aspects. Land represents both opportunities but also obstacles, especially in connection with the firstborn problematics. Purpose. The article deals with land, inheritance and the firstborn problematics, its historical basis and consequences for economic and social development. Results. Land is the first input factor in the production process, whose utility and purpose is to create financial profit. Land is covered by everything that is given by nature. The human organism and all that can be extracted from it is land; in processed condition a product or commodity. In an economic theoretical context, inheritance means receiving property from someone who has died, or to bequeath or make a deathbed will, and inter-vivos gifts made by donors in anticipation of their eventual demise. Inheritance by primogeniture not only secures the firstborn son a greater share of the wealth of the entrepreneur, but it also makes the firstborn son in charge of the clan, which is practically similar to being a king. Primogeniture is linked to factors in business and society that are characterized with static economy. Control, routine and stability represent the framework of static production. Schumpeter characterizes entrepreneurs according to will and act, which is the opposite and thereby the forces behind the young men who change to world to the better for all. Entrepreneurs are the creators of civilization. Conclusions. Land as an input factor in the production function represents an infinite wealth in the world. As a result of the increased degree of innovation, the world’s wealth is accelerating. Only wealth can be inherited, the ability to innovate cannot be inherited or transferred from father to son. Keywords. Land, inheritance; firstborn problematics; production function; primogeniture.

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The Follower-Discipler Relationship

Gilbert

2023

Christian Faith Perspectives in Leadership and Business

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Transfer of Property by Inheritance and Bequest in Biblical Law and Tradition

Abstract: Raymond Westbrook has convincingly demonstrated that in biblical times, in order to acquire an inheritable estate in real property, it was necessary to pay the "full price."

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The influence of religion and culture on women’s rights to property in Nigeria

The influence of religion and culture on women’s rights to property in Nigeria

Land, Inheritance and Firstborn Problematics

The Follower-Discipler Relationship

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