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Lex Rex: The Law is King (Christian Heritage),Used
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? man commanding unjustly and ruling tyrannically has in that no power from God.?hen Lex, Rex was written, the Reformation in England and Scotland was in crisis. The English Civil War had just begun after Charles I tried to impose popish rituals on the church and asserted his divine right as king to overrule parliament. Against these grandiose claims the Scottish pastor Samuel Rutherford wrote a book and changed western political philosophy forever as it led to the thinking that enabled the American revolution. In his very learned work, Rutherford shows from Scripture, classical authors, and scholastic theologians that the king is not above the law; and that when the king violates it flagrantly, the people are right to resist him, even to the point of war. The title Lex Rex is Latin for ?aw is King? Divine right theorists had said that the King was the law, but Rutherford reverses this and shows that natural law is above the king, and thus there are times when citizens can and must obey God rather than man."Rutherford was a practical and pastoral theologian who could soar to great heights of glorious consolation. . . But Rutherford was also a bareknuckle brawler who was clearly able to hold his own in the theological bar fight that was the seventeenth century. You are now holding in your hands the evidence of that.?~ Introduction by Douglas WilsonThis book is published by Canon Press. At Canon Press, we?e gospel outfitters: no matter who you are or what you do, you?e called to be increasing in Biblical faithfulness. That? because Jesus? death and resurrection changed everything: All of Christ, for all of life, for all the world.As the wisest man said, ?o, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has already accepted your works?(Eccl. 9:7).We believe reformation and revival start from faith in the Lord with joyful obedience to the Bible, and that is what makes everyday tasks significant and transforms culture. Because of these beliefs, we offer books on Christian living, encouragement, contentment, raising kids, healthy marriages, educational choices, classical education, homeschooling, politics, government, feminism, identity, manhood, womanhood, singleness, virtue, and so much more.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of 'Lex Rex: The Law is King'? A: The book measures five point five one inches in length, one point five five inches in width, and eight point five inches in height.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Lex Rex: The Law is King'? A: This book contains six hundred twenty pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Lex Rex: The Law is King' have? A: It has a paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Lex Rex: The Law is King'? A: The author is Samuel Rutherford.
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Lex Rex: The Law is King'? A: The main theme centers on the relationship between law and authority, asserting that the king is not above the law.
- Q: What historical context does 'Lex Rex: The Law is King' address? A: It addresses the political turmoil during the English Civil War and critiques the divine right of kings.
- Q: Is 'Lex Rex: The Law is King' suitable for all readers? A: Yes, it is suitable for readers interested in political philosophy, theology, and history.
- Q: How does 'Lex Rex: The Law is King' connect to the American Revolution? A: Rutherford's ideas influenced the thinking that contributed to the American Revolution, emphasizing resistance against tyrannical rule.
- Q: What is the primary argument presented in 'Lex Rex: The Law is King'? A: The primary argument is that natural law supersedes the authority of kings and justifies resistance when laws are violated.
- Q: Can 'Lex Rex: The Law is King' be used for academic study? A: Yes, it can be used for academic study in fields like political science, law, and theology.
- Q: What is the publisher of 'Lex Rex: The Law is King'? A: The book is published by Canon Press.
- Q: Does 'Lex Rex: The Law is King' include any historical references? A: Yes, it includes references to Scripture, classical authors, and scholastic theologians.
- Q: What message does 'Lex Rex: The Law is King' convey about obedience to authority? A: It conveys that citizens must obey God rather than man when the authority acts unjustly.
- Q: Is there an introduction in 'Lex Rex: The Law is King'? A: Yes, there is an introduction by Douglas Wilson.
- Q: What type of audience is 'Lex Rex: The Law is King' intended for? A: It is intended for an audience interested in Christian living, political theology, and historical context.