Christian law: contemporary principles
Christian Law: Contemporary Principles offers a detailed comparison of the laws of churches across ten distinct Christian traditions worldwide: Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed, Presbyterian, United, Congregational and Baptist. From this comparison, Professor Doe proposes...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge
Cambridge University Press
2013.
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| In: | Year: 2013 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Church law
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| Further subjects: | B
Canon Law
B Canon law ; Anglican Communion B Canon law ; Orthodox Eastern Church B Protestant Churches Government B Comparative canon law B Protestant churches ; Government B Canon Law Anglican Communion B Ecclesiastical Law B Canon Law Orthodox Eastern Church |
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| Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
Print version: 9781107006928 |
| Summary: | Christian Law: Contemporary Principles offers a detailed comparison of the laws of churches across ten distinct Christian traditions worldwide: Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist, Reformed, Presbyterian, United, Congregational and Baptist. From this comparison, Professor Doe proposes that all denominations of the faith share common principles in spite of their doctrinal divisions; and that these principles reveal a concept of 'Christian law' and contribute to a theological understanding of global Christian identity. Adopting a unique interdisciplinary approach, the book provides comprehensive coverage on the sources and purposes of church law, the faithful (lay and ordained), the institutions of church governance, discipline and dispute resolution, doctrine and worship, the rites of passage, ecumenism, property and finance, as well as church, State and society. This is an invaluable resource for lawyers and theologians who are engaged in ecumenical and interfaith dialogue, showing how dogmas may divide but laws link Christians across traditions. The sources and purposes of ecclesiastical regulation -- The faithful : the laity and lay ministry -- The ordained ministers of the church -- The institutions of ecclesiastical governance -- Ecclesiastical discipline and conflict resolution -- Doctrine and worship -- The rites of passage -- Ecumenical relations -- Church property and finance -- Church, state and society -- General conclusion -- Appendix : the principles of law common to Christian churches |
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| Item Description: | Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015) |
| ISBN: | 1139021907 |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1017/CBO9781139021906 |