基督教在欧洲法治的形成和发展过程中发挥了重要的作用。教权与王权的斗争,培养了法律至上、不畏王权的法治精神;教会法的确立和发展,丰富了具体的法律制度,推动了法律仪式的形成,丰富了人类法律思想的宝库;教会法庭的建立和完善,促进了世俗法院的发展,积累了司法经验,培养了民众的守法意识。 Christianity played an important role in the formation and development of European rule of law. The struggle between the right to teach and the monarchic power has cultivated the spirit of the rule of law with the supremacy of the law and the fear of monarchy. The establishment and development of the ecclesial law has enriched the specific legal system, promoted the formation of legal ceremonies, and enriched the treasure house of human legal thought. Established and perfected the law, promoted the development of secular courts, accumulated judicial experience and cultivated people’s awareness of law-abiding.