Law as Religion, Religion as Law. Edited by David C. Flatto and Benjamin Porat. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2022. Pp. 394. 133. 00 (cloth) ; 44. 99 (paper) ; open access (digital). ISBN: 97811108486538. | Synapse
June 13, 2026
Law as Religion, Religion as Law. Edited by David C. Flatto and Benjamin Porat. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2022. Pp. 394. 133. 00 (cloth) ; 44. 99 (paper) ; open access (digital). ISBN: 97811108486538.
Key Points
The volume investigates how law and religion influence each other and shape societies.
Compilation of scholarly essays by various authors
Thematic organization around law and religion intersections
Analysis of historical and contemporary case studies
Highlights the complexities of legal pluralism and its implications for societal norms
Explores how sacred texts inform legal principles and moral frameworks
Suggests that understanding these relationships is crucial for modern jurisprudence
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