Originalism in Theology and Law - Comparing Perspectives on the Bible and the Constitution

According to originalism, the meaning of a text is determined at the time of its writing. Originalism in Theology and Law explores the similarities and differences between the theological application of this idea to the Bible and its legal application to the American Constitution.

About the author

Edited by Mark J. Boone and Mark D. Eckel - Contributions by Micah Allred; Mark J. Boone; Mark D. Eckel; John Ehrett; Nicholas Higgins; Jonathan Johnson; Menashe C. Roberts; Mark A. Snoeberger and Daniel Weissglass

Summary

According to originalism, the meaning of a text is determined at the time of its writing. Originalism in Theology and Law explores the similarities and differences between the theological application of this idea to the Bible and its legal application to the American Constitution.

Product details

• Authors: Mark J Eckel Boone, Mark J. Eckel Boone
• Assisted by: Mark J Boone (Editor), Mark J. Boone (Editor), Mark D Eckel (Editor), Mark D. Eckel (Editor)
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 15.02.2024
• EAN: 9781666932126
• ISBN: 978-1-66693-212-6
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Theology, RELIGION / Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / History & Culture, Bibles, Theology, Christian theology, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis