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## Abstract This chapter introduces the main theme and purpose of this book, which is to explore the contribution of Christianity to constitutional law and constitutionalism viewed from the perspectives of history, law, and theology. The chapter introduces the topic by reflecting on the emergence and intellectual origins of constitutionalism from its classical antecedents to the present day. Topics covered include Aristotle’s typology of constitutions and his theory of the rule of law, Roman concepts of law and jurisdiction, early Christian teaching on the role of civil authority and the subjection of human laws to natural law, the medieval development of a plurality of jurisdictions defined by law, practices of subsidiarity and federalism, the modern development of written constitutions and the separation of powers, and the emergence of judicial review as a means by which constitutional constraints on government are effectively enforced. The chapter closes by explaining the design and structure of the book and summarizing the content of the specific chapters.

Author

Nicholas Aroney; Ian Leigh

Publisher

Oxford University PressNew York

Published

2023

Language

EN

ISBN

9780197587256

Subjects

Law, Religion, History