How would we understand early modern political context differently if we accounted for the theological commitments of early modern resistance theorists? The Immortal Commonwealth argues that by taking these theological sources seriously, we have a richer, truer perspective on early modern radical political thought.
Law and Christianity Series
This series delves into the profound intersections of law and Christianity, exploring the influence of various Christian traditions on legal systems and theory. Publications within this collection offer scholarly reflections on the fundamentals of law and politics. It aims to foster ecumenical understanding across Christian denominations and to strengthen the connections among diverse Christian legal perspectives in academia. The works encompass cutting-edge monographs, anthologies, and translations by leading global scholars.
The Possibility of Religious Freedom
- 182 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Drawing on classical natural law to bridge the gaps between human and divine law, Taliaferro expounds a new, practical theory of religious freedom for the modern world, and lucidly explains the challenges involved. This book will appeal to scholars of religion, and law, as well as classical Judaism, Christianity and Islamic studies.
Law, Love and Freedom
- 219 pages
- 8 hours of reading
This book relates our most important mode of social organization, law, to two of our most cherished values, love and freedom. It sketches the moral vision that underlies our modern legal order. This book speaks to lawyers, philosophers, theologians and historians, who are interested in law as a humanistic discipline.