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In what way does the story of the daughters of Zelophehad (Numbers 27:1-11) contribute to a nuanced understanding of inheritance laws and social justice within the patriarchal society depicted in the Pentateuch?
A
It reinforces the existing patriarchal system by highlighting the importance of male heirs for maintaining family lineage.
B
It provides a legal loophole that allowed women to temporarily control property until they remarried.
C
It demonstrates God's direct intervention to overturn established laws and grant women equal rights to inheritance.
D
It illustrates a challenge to established patriarchal norms, resulting in a legal precedent that allows women to inherit property in the absence of male heirs, thus reflecting a degree of social mobility and divine justice within the existing framework.
Reference: Numbers 27:1-11