This book investigates the intersection of religious thought and the movement for prison abolition, questioning how faith traditions can inform or hinder the pursuit of justice within the American carceral system. Joshua Dubler and Vincent W. Lloyd, scholars in religion and political theory, analyze the historical and contemporary role of religion in prisons. They argue that while religious institutions often focus on reformist agendas, a more radical theological framework is required to address the systemic issues of mass incarceration.

Scholars and activists frequently cite this work as a significant contribution to the discourse on the intersection of faith and carceral politics. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which requires a foundational understanding of political theology to fully grasp the authors' arguments.