God and Paul Kahn (A Note on Political Theology)

Abstract

Paul Kahn has offered a fascinating account of the role of political theology in the field of law, through an exploration of some core concepts of the discipline. This article explores the nature of Kahn's undertaking through a comparison with Carl Schmitt. The conclusion is that, rather than actual theology, Kahn's “political theology” is a valuable form of legal anthropology anchored in an exploration of our legal culture.