New Commentary on the Code of Canon Law

by John P. Beal (Editor), James A. Coriden (Editor), Thomas J. Green (Editor)

An entirely new and comprehensive commentary by canon lawyers from North America and Europe, with a revised English translation of the code. Reflects the enormous developments in canon law since the publication of the original commentary. Now in paperback. †

Genres: Reference, Theology, Religion

1984 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2000

Reviews

[Julia Murphy]

A little dry so far

[Lusi · Rating 5 out of 5]

i need the book for my studi

[Christen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I sadly have to use GoodReads stars to show my preference towards reading more books of a similar kind.

But my critical rating of this edition is a 6 out of 7. I like how it has commentary along with the actual cannon law. That way lay people can use it a little more than what they would be able to otherwise.

[Adam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basically explains the premise that whoever has the canon makes the law. A decidedly conservative, but ultimately authoritative rundown of how the Church functions as a governing body... A must for all armchair theologians and proto-priests.

[Rudy]

Currently parsing it again, I read the older version.

[Raymond L. Niblock · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a great reference if you are into canon law! The annotations are, actually, quite helpful.