Law and Religion

Author: Berman
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Publish Date: 2003-08-01
Features: Law is not just a set of rules; it is the activity of legislating, judging, enforcing, and negotiating. It is a living process of allocating rights and obligations, resolving disputes, and creating cooperative relationships. Religion is not just a set of creeds and rituals; it is a collective concern of people about ultimate meaning and life's purpose—it is a shared intuition and dedication to transcendental values. Law helps provide the structure and form necessary for maintaining social cohesion; law is an enemy of anarchy. Religion helps give society the faith it needs to face the future; religion fights against decay. This book is part of the "Studies in Legal Culture" series. The original English version of this book was published in 1974. H.J. Berman's Law and Religion is a highly insightful book. To ask such questions as "What is the meaning of life, and where are we heading?" is a genuine philosophical and religious question. The rich thoughts and profound insights contained in Law and Religion will leave us with long-lasting reflection. Although the book discusses eternal questions, it seeks to be timely rather than immortal. Target Audience: Legal enthusiasts, researchers, and those interested in religious studies.