“Every man by nature is a freeman born; by nature no man cometh out of the womb under any civil subjection to king, prince, or judge.”
Quote by Samuel Rutherford
Work
Lex, Rex, Or, The Law and the Prince: A Dispute for the Just Prerogative of King and People: Containing the Reasons and Causes of the Most Necessary Defensive Wars of the Kingdom of Scotland. In which ... a Full Answer is Given to a Seditious Pamphlet, Entituled, Sacro-sancta Regum Majestas, Or, The Sacred and Royall Prerogative of Christian Kings
Lex, Rex is a scholarly work that delves into the principles of governance and sovereignty, particularly as they relate to the kingdom of Scotland. It examines the rights and responsibilities of both the king and the people, and offers a detailed defense of the necessity of defensive wars. The book also includes a comprehensive response to a controversial pamphlet that challenges the sacred and royal authority of Christian monarchs. more
Author
Samuel Rutherford
Samuel Rutherford was a 17th-century Scottish theologian and writer whose works had a profound impact on religious and political fields, particularly within the Protestant movement. He is known for his contributions to Christian ethics and political theory. more
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