A Christian Directory, Part 4: Christian Politics by Richard Baxter
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"A Christian Directory, Part 4: Christian Politics" by Richard Baxter is a theological treatise written in the 17th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide on the relationship between Christians and the political sphere, detailing the duties of both rulers and subjects in the context of their faith. Baxter explores principles of governance from a Christian perspective, aiming to align politics with the teachings of Christianity for the benefit of society
and individual souls. The opening of this work introduces the concept of Christian politics and emphasizes an ethical framework for both civil rulers and ordinary citizens. Baxter begins with an apology regarding previous writings and sets the stage for the themes that follow. He discusses what it means to live uprightly in societal contexts and lays out general rules for righteous living. Additionally, he touches on the importance of recognizing the divine source of governmental authority, presenting a vision of governance that upholds the spiritual and moral dimensions essential to a harmonious society. The opening reveals Baxter's intent to guide readers toward understanding their roles within both the church and the state through the lens of their Christian faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Baxter, Richard, 1615-1691 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Christian Directory, Part 4: Christian Politics |
| Credits |
Produced by Colin Bell, Chris Pinfield and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion |
| Subject | Christian sociology |
| Subject | Casuistry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43967 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 690 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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