Routledge Law, Liberty and Church - Theology and Religion Book

Law, Liberty and Church explores the fundamental ideas that shape authority within the five largest churches in England. This academic work by Gordon Arthur examines the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, the Methodist Church, the United Reformed Church, and the Baptist Union to understand how their current structures evolved. By looking at the influence of Scripture, Roman Legal Theory, and Greek Philosophy, this book provides a deep look into the origins of religious governance. It specifically analyzes how Roman legal theory has shaped the Roman Catholic Church, leading to periods of inflexibility or authoritarianism. This text is a valuable resource for students and readers interested in the history of religious authority and the development of church law and justice.