Christianity and Family Law: An Introduction

Author: John Witte Jr.; Gary S. Hauk
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9781108401197
Published In: October 2017
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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The Western tradition has always cherished the family as an essential foundation of a just and orderly society, and thus accorded it special legal and religious protection. Christianity embraced this teaching from the start, and many of the basics of Western family law were shaped by the Christian theologies of nature, sacrament, and covenant.

This volume introduces readers to the enduring and evolving Christian norms and teachings on betrothals and weddings; marriage and divorce; women's and children's rights; marital property and inheritance; and human sexuality and intimate relationships. The chapters are authoritatively written but accessible to college and graduate students and scholars, as well as clergy and laity.

While alert to the hot button issues of sexual liberty today, the contributing authors let the historical figures speak for themselves about what Christianity has and can contribute to the protection and guidance of our most intimate association.

Introduction John Witte Jr. and Gary S. Hauk

1. Moses, the Prophets, and the Rabbis Elliot N. Dorff

2. Jesus and St. Paul Gary S. Hauk

3. Emperor Constantine Judith Evans Grubbs

4. St. Augustine of Hippo David G. Hunter

5. St. John Chrysostom Vigen Guroian

6. Emperor Justinian Peter Sarris

7. Theodore Balsamon John McGuckin

8. Gratian Anders Winroth

9. Peter Lombard Giulio Silano

10. Popes Alexander III and Innocent III Charles Donahue

11. St. Thomas Aquinas Philip L. Reynolds