Christianity and natural law : an introduction / edited by Norman Doe (Cardiff University).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Doe, Norman, editor.

Series:

Law and Christianity

Cambridge Studies in law and Christianity

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Natural law--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Natural law.

Christianity and law.

Physical Description:

xvii, 261 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, United Kingdom ; New York, NY, USA : Cambridge University Press, 2017.

Summary:

"Historically, natural law has played a pivotal role in Christian approaches to the law, and a contested role in legal philosophy generally. However, comparative study of natural law across global Christian traditions is largely neglected. This book provides not only the history of natural law ideas across mainstream Christian traditions worldwide, but also an ecumenical comparison of the contemporary natural law positions of different traditions. Its focus is not solely theoretical: it tests the practical utility of natural law by exploring its use in the legal systems of the churches studied. Alongside analysis of the assumptions underlying the concept, it also proposes a jurisprudence of Christian law itself. With chapters written by distinguished lawyers and theologians across the world, this book is designed for those studying and teaching law or theology, those who practice and study ecumenism, and those involved in the practice of church law"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Natural law and Christianity: a brief history / R.H. Helmholz

Natural law in the Roman Catholic tradition / Helen Costigane

Natural law in the Orthodox tradition / Paul Babie

Natural law in the Anglican tradition / Will Adam

Natural law in the Lutheran tradition / Antti Raunio

Natural law in the Methodist tradition / John A. Harrod

Natural law in the Reformed tradition / Mary Anne Plaatjies van Huffel

Natural law in the Baptist tradition / Paul Goodliff

Natural law in the Ecumenical movement / Leo J. Koffeman

Natural law in an interfaith context: the Abrahamic religions / Norman Doe

Natural law and philosophical presuppositions / Owen Anderson

Towards a jurisprudence of Christian law / Russell Sandberg.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 238-253) and index.

ISBN:

9781107186446

1107186447

OCLC:

992437173