The book "The Legal Status of the Clergy" by Philip Vernon Smith is a detailed study of the legal aspects related to the activity and status of the clergy. The author considers various legal aspects related to spiritual persons, from their legal responsibility to the rights and obligations stipulated by legislation. The book contains an analysis of judicial practice, regulatory legal acts and historical examples that help to understand the complex aspects of legal protection and regulation of clergy in modern society. "The Legal Status of the Clergy" is distinguished by a thorough research of the topic and a clear presentation of the material, which makes it a valuable source of information for lawyers, academics, students and anyone interested in the legal aspect of the activities of religious communities.