The Internal Law of Religions: Introduction to a Comparative Discipline (ICLARS Series on Law and Religion)

Synopsis

Comparative law of religions has developed in recent years as a new discipline at the intersection of legal and religious science, of theology and anthropology. This book presents a systematic theoretical basis for this new discipline. While law is mostly associated with the state, many religions also have their own internal law. These internal legal norms are aimed at a particular form of behaviour on the part of believers. They therefore play a particular role in conflicts arising today between certain religious forms of behaviour. The comparison of the internal law of religions serves to establish and explain the commonalities and differences between various religious legal traditions. The religions examined here include: the law of Christian denominations, Jewish law, Islamic law, Hindu law, Buddhist law, and other religious legal systems. The work assesses six current approaches to the comparative law of religions, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses, leading to the development of a new approach. The book discusses the role of religious law in state law and looks to likely future developments. The work will be essential for those interested in the administration of justice and politics, for those professions where intercultural competence is required, and for interreligious dialogue.

Copyright:

2021

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

196 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781000179262

Related ISBNs:

9780367546182, 9780367437220, 9781003005322

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

09/23/20

Copyrighted By:

W. Kohlhammer GmbH, Stuttgart.

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Politics and Government

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