A Scriptural View Of The Character, Causes, And Ends: Of The Present War - Softcover

Alexander M'leod

Softcover

ISBN 10: 037142674X ISBN 13: 9780371426746

Publisher: HardPress, 2019

Synopsis

A Scriptural View Of The Character, Causes, And Ends: Of The Present War by Alexander M'leod. This volume collects a sequence of sermons delivered in New York during the War of 1812 era, arguing that Christian ministers have a right and duty to discuss public affairs from the pulpit when such matters affect morality, civil order, and national duties. The work defends the legitimacy of openly addressing political questions, rejects Erastian control of church by the state, and critiques both sides of the present conflict as to their moral character. Central themes include the nature of just and defensive war, the duties of citizens and rulers, expatriation and the right to emigrate, and the providential interpretation of contemporary events. Drawing on biblical exegesis (Amos, Deborah, David), church history, and public-law reasoning, M'Leod contends that civil and religious liberty require active public virtue, unity, and fidelity to a Christian political ethic. The sermons specifically argue for supporting a just war in defense of property, liberty, and national independence, while urging constitutional and moral reforms in governance.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 037142674X
• ISBN 13: 9780371426746
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 236