Civil Government and Political Authority: Calvin's Commentary on Romans 13 : Evangelical Review of Theology
This article examines Calvin's commentary on Romans 13:1-7, in contrast with early church and Reformation expositions of the text, to show how his conception of political authority provides nuance to the political theology expressed in his Institutes, particularly around the sticky question of...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Paternoster Periodicals
2024
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Evangelical review of theology
Year: 2024, Volume: 48, Issue: 1, Pages: 53-59 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CG Christianity and Politics HC New Testament KAG Church history 1500-1648; Reformation; humanism; Renaissance |
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Calvinism
B Biblical Theology B Reformation B Christian Missions B Political Science |
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| Summary: | This article examines Calvin's commentary on Romans 13:1-7, in contrast with early church and Reformation expositions of the text, to show how his conception of political authority provides nuance to the political theology expressed in his Institutes, particularly around the sticky question of obedience to an unjust or tyrannical government. |
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| ISSN: | 0144-8153 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Evangelical review of theology
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