Christianity, Ethics and the Law : The Concept of Love in Christian Legal Thought

Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book examines how Christian love can inform legal thought. The work introduces love as a way to advance the emergent conversation between constructive theology and jurisprudence that will also inform conversations in philosophy and political theory.\nLove is the central category for Christian ethical understanding. Yet, the growing field of law and religion, and relatedly law and theology, rarely addresses how love can shape our understanding of law. This reflects, in part, a common assumption that law and love stand in necessary tension. Love applies to the private and the personal. Law, by contrast, applies to the public and the political, realms governed by power. It is thus a mistake to envisage love as having anything but a negative relationship to law. This conclusion continues\n\nChristianity, Ethics and the Law\nThe Concept of Love in Christian Legal Thought\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked;