From the publisher: “In Law and Theology, David W. Opderbeck presents the definitive account of the relationship between law and theology in the Christian tradition. Drawing on a diverse array of sources—from biblical texts and early Christian thinkers to the influential figures and writings of more recent times—Opderbeck examines key legal questions and controversial case studies from an interdisciplinary perspective. The result, more than a simple historical narrative, is a constructive theological vision of legal theory and practice that breaks new ground for jurists and theologians alike. As a law professor, practicing attorney, and theologian, Opderbeck writes as an insider of both disciplines, bringing a unique perspective to bear on the pressing theological and legal issues of American civil and religious life.”