This book presents a theoretical basis for the comparative law of religions at the intersection of legal and religious science, of theology and anthropology. It will be essential for those interested or working in the administration of justice and politics, intercultural competence and interreligious dialogue.

Burkhard Josef Berkmann is a Professor at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany.

Preface

1. Introduction

2. Overview of various bodies of religious law

3. Various approaches

4. Our approach: research subject

5. Methods of comparative law of religions

6. Universality and particularity of the law

7. The significance of religious law within state law

8. Summary and outlook