Lex Rex : The Law, the King: a Biblical Primer on the Purpose, Place, and Pow...
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Lex Rex : The Law, the King: a Biblical Primer on the Purpose, Place, and Pow.... The ideas in Lex Rex predate modern concepts of nationalism and politics. Throughout this process, the Bible is the final authority and basis for law. Lex Rex : The Law, the King: a Biblical Primer on the Purpose, Place, and Power of Civil Government, Paperback by Adamo, Thomas, ISBN 1450592406, ISBN-13 9781450592406, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US The ideas in Lex Rex predate modern concepts of nationalism and politics. They are older than the United States Constitution, as well as the American Revolution - where many modern ideas of liberty originated. Lex Rex is even older than the Enlightenment that receives so much credit for concepts such as popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, and individual liberty. Nevertheless, Samuel Rutherford's Lex Rex - written at a time that viewed kings as vessels of divine power - raised a Scriptural standard arguing for the dignity of the people and the accountability of earthly governments. Although some would seek to pigeonhole th as merely a tract on civil resistance, Lex Rex contains a comprehensive examination of a Christian view of civil government. In doing so, Lex Rex actually formulates a blueprint for freedom applicable for any time and any place. Rutherford hoped to demonstrate the need for government based on law instead of the arbitrary decisions of fallible humanity. Throughout this process, the Bible is the final authority and basis for law. This Scriptural base was a primary reason for both the great support and opposition that met Lex Rex.
