The lawyer's calling : Christian faith and legal practice /

Allegretti, Joseph G., 1952-

The lawyer's calling : Christian faith and legal practice / Joseph G. Allegretti. - New York : Paulist Press, c1996. - iii, 141 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-141).

The spiritual crisis in law -- Christ and the code -- The profession and vocation of law -- Clients and covenant -- Prophetic ministry -- From hired gun to healer -- Lawyers and litigation -- Toward an ethic of care -- A tale of two lawyers -- Can a Christian become a lawyer?

0809136511 (alk. paper) 9780809136513 (alk. paper)

96033713


Christian lawyers--United States.
Christianity and justice.
Practice of law--Religious aspects.

KF298 / .A43 1996

241.6 / Al52l