"God in the Courtroom: Religion's Role at Trial is a compendium of religion and law's multivariate interactions.The authors successfully make a case that religious beliefs influence individual trial outcomes and constitutionally at large in areas such as protection of religious freedom, right to due process, and protection from cruel and unusual punishment.As the authors conclude, 'God is in the courtroom and God is likely there to stay.' (p. 207)."--PsycCRITIQUES "In God in the Courtroom, Brian H. Bornstein and Monica K. Miller have provided a well-written overview of religion's role in American trial practice.

What separates this book from many in the 'religion and law' realm is its active engagement with religion's practical, rather than theoretical, role in the lives of judges, juries, advocates, plaintiffs, and defendants. The authors have laid out the pathway for future research in the field. This is impressive considering the scope of their topic and the mere 258 pages in which it is covered. God in the Courtroom is a pleasant read. It has the distinction of being an academic survey that is written in clear, plain English. This is no small feat. The book is approachable for practitioners and academics alike and does a good job highlighting each of the various areas where religion comes in contact with or influences trial practice." -Trevor G.

Pinkerton, Journal of Law and Religion.