Christianity and Family Law - An Introduction (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Cambridge UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Law and Christianity
Release date:	October 2017
Editors:	John Witte Jr • Gary S. Hauk
Dimensions:	229 x 154 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	485
ISBN-13:	978-1-108-40119-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > General Books > Law > Laws of other jurisdictions & general law > Private, property, family law > Family law Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > General Books > Christianity
LSN:	1-108-40119-8
Barcode:	9781108401197

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