Religion and Law in Dialogue: Comparative Answers to Contemporary Challenges of Legal Authoritarianism

In three recently published books the authors draw upon different religious traditions (Christianity, Judaism, and Islam) and use diverse methodologies (theology, philosophy, and political science) to consider the challenges related to law’s authority which have arisen in our pluralistic world. We believe that a roundtable between these authors will provide helpful case studies for different types of engagement with law resourced from different religious traditions in dialogue. Through this discussion, we will explore the potential for engagements with law which is true to various religious traditions and functional in today’s pluralist society, especially given the challenges stemming from the rise of authoritarian regimes around the world.