The Theory Of The Divine Right Of Kings

By John Neville Figgis

Book Overview

""The Theory of the Divine Right of Kings"" is a seminal work by John Neville Figgis that explores the concept of monarchy and the belief that kings derive their authority from God. Figgis delves into the historical, political, and theological roots of this theory, tracing its evolution from the medieval period to the modern era. He examines the arguments put forth by proponents of the divine right of kings, as well as the criticisms and challenges that have been raised against it. Figgis also considers the implications of this theory for the relationship between the monarch and the people, and for the role of religion in politics. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of political thought, the nature of power and authority, and the relationship between religion and politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163616354
• ISBN13: 9781163616352
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"