Central to Magna Carta is the concept of the English Church. Law, politics, religion and history all interweave in this examination of the Charter's religious foundations and their place in Common Law jurisdictions. It invites all religions to ask what contribution they make to today's secular, democratic rule of law.

Jurists, historians and theologians from five faiths and three continents examine the importance of Magna Carta's religious foundations.

Advance praise: 'Robin Griffith-Jones and Mark Hill QC have assembled a magisterial line-up of thinkers to tease out critical issues around law and religion. Magna Carta, Religion and the Rule of Law is an important book bringing substantial intellectual resources to bear on a key subject for our time; it deserves thoughtful, questioning reading.' Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury