Law and Theology in the Middle Ages

Law and Theology in the Middle Ages examines the tension between ecclesiastical and secular authority in medieval Europe by focusing upon the differences between legal and theological responses to concepts such as justice, mercy, fairness and sin. Central themes, the fundamental differences between virtue and keeping the peace, sin and breaking the law, are used to illustrate a wide range of practical and theoretical areas of dispute in a clear and accessible way. A unique introduction to a fascinating subject, Law and Theology in the Middle Ages is a thought provoking exploration of the relationship between academic study of law and theology in the Middle Ages.

“'The book fulfils the promise of its title ... I would like to recommend it for lawyers, theologians and historians: it will be well worthwhile!' - Journal of Beliefs and Values”

'The book fulfils the promise of its title ... I would like to recommend it for lawyers, theologians and historians: it will be well worthwhile!' - Journal of Beliefs and Values

'[Evans] effortlessly weaves a wealth and variety of canon law treatises, theological summa and Roman law texts into her work.' - Parergon, Journal of Australian & New Zealand Association of Medieval & Early Modern Studies

'G.R.E has written a noteworthy book ... she is to be commended.' - Comptes Rendus

'The book fulfils the promise of its title ... I would like to recommend it for lawyers, theologians and historians: it will be well worthwhile!' - Journal of Beliefs and Values

G. R. Evans teaches mediaeval theology and intellectual history at the University of Cambridge. She is the author of Philosophy and Theology in the Middle Ages and Fifty Key Medieval Thinkers, both published by Routledge.

An unrivalled introduction to a fascinating subject, Law and Theology in the Middle Ages explores the relationship between law and theology in medieval Europe. Focusing on legal and theological responses to justice, mercy, fairness, and sin, this text examines the tension between ecclesiastical and secular authority in medieval Europe, illustrating areas of dispute in a clear and accessible way.

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