According to originalism, the meaning of a text is determined at the time of its writing. Originalism in Theology and Law explores the similarities and differen

Tracing the development of originalism, Eric J. Segall shows how judges often use the theory to reach politically desirable results.

Presents an ambitious narrative and fresh re-assessment of common law and natural law's varied interactions in America, 1630 to 1930.

Originalism is an enormously popular—and equally criticized—theory of constitutional interpretation. As Elena Kagan stated at her confirmation hearing, "We

This is a work of constitutional theory that explores the nature of American constitutional interpretation through a reconsideration of the long-standing debate