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Law and Theology Martin H. Belsky ISBN 9780890892138

A law professor and a theology professor collaborate in this casebook to examine the points of tension and convergence between the norms of civil society and those of religious traditions. The book explores how law and theology each approach complex human problems, highlighting both their shared concerns and their fundamental differences.

Through cases and accessible commentary, the text compares methods of interpretation used by judges and theologians, examines ethical and moral decision-making under differing professional standards, and analyzes conflicts that arise between constitutional principles and religious belief. Topics include questions such as when truth-telling may yield to higher values, the contrasting mindsets of lawyers and ministers, the roles of minorities and women, and debates surrounding abortion, evolution, capital punishment, and the place of religion in politics.

Written for a broad audience, the book is suitable not only for law students, lawyers, theology students, and ministers, but also for general readers interested in the dynamic relationship between law, religion, and society. Its clear prose and case-based approach make it accessible well beyond the academic setting.

Law and Theology Martin H. Belsky ISBN 9780890892138, 978-0890892138 & 978-08908-92138

Authors
Martin H. Belsky
Joseph Bessler-Northcutt