Law and the Rule of God

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The book develops the idea that we can learn as Christians and Westerners from the idea of law in Islam. And at the same time when we start to learn from Islam, this way of learning can invite Muslims to rethink their own attitude towards modernity and secularism. This move is really brilliant and of highest originality. I am not aware of any work which follows this path for the subject of law, especially not in this depth and with this scrutiny. Klaus von Stosch, Head of the Centre of Comparative Theology and Cultural Studies at the university of Paderborn, Germany '... represents an invitation to several potential audiences. Ralston urges Christian theologians to rise to the challenge of a 'theo-political engagement' with shari?'a ... the book appeals to Muslims to imagine a postcolonial future for Islamic law.' Stanley H. Skreslet, Journal of Bible and Theology 'Ralston's aims in this book are ambitious. His scope is broad. His learnedness impressive. His use of footnotes is commendable ... [This] book serves as a fresh model for comparative theology, offering deep learning of the religious other on a particular issue in order to shed light on theological issues from one's home tradition.' Anna Bonta Moreland, Scottish Journal of Theology