Religion and the Law: The Secularization of Testimonial Procedures

Until the nineteenth century, the testimonial oath (the oath taken by witnesses on the occasion of giving testimonial evidence) played a vital role in the determination of legal evidence. At present, however, the oath is a mere formality in judicial proceedings. Its role in the determination of lega...

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Main Author: Willen, Richard S. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] 1983
In: Sociological analysis
Year: 1983, Volume: 44, Issue: 1, Pages: 53-64
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