Books in the Law and Christianity series

The influence of Christianity on Western legal thought is of interest to a broad audience of scholars and students. This authoritative work will be a welcome reference, providing a unique study of the pervasive influence of Christianity in jurisprudence and legal scholarship in both common law and civil law jurisdictions.

Millions of men, women, and children who enter the United States unlawfully are deemed 'illegal aliens' under United States immigration law. Where do these migrants stand within Christian ethics? This book explains the rise of the illegal alien and responds to the law through a theological account of politics.

Analyzing Christian influences on Western family law over the past two millennia, this volume explores marriage and divorce, women's and children's rights, marital property and inheritance, and human sexuality. In twenty-five lively and accessible chapters, readers are exposed to the enduring and evolving Christian norms and teachings on family life.

Analyzing Christian influences on Western family law over the past two millennia, this volume explores marriage and divorce, women's and children's rights, marital property and inheritance, and human sexuality. In twenty-five lively and accessible chapters, readers are exposed to the enduring and evolving Christian norms and teachings on family life.