Faith, Freedom, and Family

New Studies in Law and Religion

by John Witte and edited by Norman Doe and Gary S. Hauk

Book cover: Faith, Freedom, and Family

Extent: 812 pages

Publisher: Mohr Siebeck

Subjects: Law

Series: Untersuchungen über Recht und Religion

Series volume number: 2

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(February 2022)

ISBN: 9783161608766

6.14 x 9.21 inches

Price: $171.00

In stock

This volume retrieves the major legal and theological teachings that have shaped the bedrock institutions of faith, freedom, and family in the West. It defends these teachings against modern critics, and it suggests new ways to reform and restore these foundational institutions for modern pluralistic societies.


Faith, freedom, and family together form the bedrock of a good life and a just society. But this foundation has suffered seismic shocks from vibrant religious pluralism, profound political changes, and new conceptions of marriage. This volume retrieves the major legal and theological teachings that have shaped these institutions and suggests ways to strengthen and integrate them anew. Part I highlights the work of several scholars of law and religion who have defined and defended the place of faith in law, politics, and society. Part II documents the development of freedom in the West and parries the attacks of skeptics of modern rights. Part III reaffirms the family as a cornerstone of faith and freedom historically and today, even while defending some modern marital reforms. Opening essays by the editors and closing interviews of the author place Witte’s work in biographical and intellectual context and map some of the new frontiers and challenges of faith, freedom, and family around the globe.

  • By (author) John Witte
  • Edited by Norman Doe
  • Edited by Gary S. Hauk