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Augustine and Modern Law
St Augustine and Roman law are the two bridges from Athens and Jerusalem to the world of modern law. This title describes the life and world of Augustine and the ways in which he conceived both justice and law. It discusses the little recognized Augustinian contributions to the field of modern hermeneutics.
| Author(s) | By James Bernard Murphy. Edited by, Richard O. Brooks. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 572 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 28 Aug 2011 |
| Availability | Available |
St Augustine and Roman law are the two bridges from Athens and Jerusalem to the world of modern law. This title describes the life and world of Augustine and the ways in which he conceived both justice and law. It discusses the little recognized Augustinian contributions to the field of modern hermeneutics.
Contents: Introduction; Selected bibliography, Carl Yirka; Part I Augustine: His Life and His World: The life and religion of Saint Augustine, Whitney J. Oates; Life, culture and controversies of Augustine, Robert Markus. Part II Two Cities: Justice in th
Richard O. Brooks is Professor Emeritus of Law, Vermont Law School, USA and James Bernard Murphy is Professor of Government, Dartmouth College, USA
