Christian Foundations of the Common Law

The Unseen Foundation: Unveiling the Christian Roots of Common Law

“Professor Zimmermann traces how many of our current freedoms within a broad, plural, public square can be attributed to a rich seam of Christian philosophical influence that has evidently infused the development of the common law in different jurisdictions. In my view, this is essential reading for students and scholars alike who seek a fuller appreciation as to the origins of the common law.” – Simon McCrossan LL.…