Christianity and Criminal Law (Law and Religion)

Synopsis

This collection, by leading legal scholars, judges and practitioners, together with theologians and church historians, presents historical, theological, philosophical and legal perspectives on Christianity and criminal law.　 Following a Preface by Lord Judge, formerly Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, and an introductory chapter, the book is divided into four thematic sections. Part I addresses the historical contributions of Christianity to criminal law drawing on biblical sources, early church fathers and canonists, as far as the Enlightenment. Part II, titled Christianity and the principles of criminal law, compares crime and sin, examines concepts of mens rea and intention, and considers the virtue of due process within criminal justice. Part III looks at Christianity and criminal offences, considering their Christian origins and continuing relevance for several basic crimes that every legal system prohibits. Finally, in Part IV, the authors consider Christianity and the enforcement of criminal law, looking at defences, punishment and forgiveness. The book will be an invaluable resource for students and academics working in the areas of Law and Religion, Legal Philosophy and Theology.

Copyright:

2020

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781000071559

Related ISBNs:

9781003015260, 9780367858254, 9780367858254, 9780367495787, 9780367495787

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

07/10/20

Copyrighted By:

Routledge

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Social Studies, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Philosophy, Politics and Government, Sociology

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Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

John Witte, Jr

Edited by:

RH Helmholz

Edited by:

Norman Doe

Edited by:

Mark Hill QC