Christianity and Natural Law: An Introduction

Name: Christianity and Natural Law: An Introduction
Brand: Cambridge University Press
SKU: 9781107186446
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Author: Norman Doe
ISBN: 9781107186446

By Norman Doe

Cambridge University Press July 2017

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ISBN-13: 9781107186446
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication: July 2017
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

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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.

Preface Norman Doe

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

2. Natural law in the Roman Catholic tradition Helen Costigane

3. Natural law in the Orthodox tradition Paul Babie

4. Natural law in the Anglican tradition Will Adam

5. Natural law in the Lutheran tradition Antti Raunio

6. Natural law in the Methodist tradition John A. Harrod

7. Natural law in the Reformed tradition Mary Anne Plaatjies van Huffel

8. Natural law in the Baptist tradition Paul Goodliff

9. Natural law in the Ecumenical movement Leo J. Koffeman

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

11. Natural law and philosophical presuppositions Owen Anderson