Six Political Discourses Founded on the Scripture (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Hugh Montgomery Brackenridge

9780483645653: Six Political Discourses Founded on the Scripture (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0483645656 ISBN 13: 9780483645653

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Confront tyranny with a clear moral lens and a sweeping look at power through history. This book links biblical insight to the defense of liberty, offering a practical, historically grounded argument for resisting oppression.

In these pages, the author traces the idea of going in the way of Cain from ancient times to modern conflicts. It combines scriptural reflection with a broad survey of rulers who abused power, showing how envy, ambition, and raw domination have shaped the course of nations. The aim is to illuminate the stakes of liberty and encourage steadfast fidelity to justice.

Definitions and signs of tyranny, seen through a moral and historical lens.
Portraits of rulers who wielded power vengefully, from biblical figures to historic tyrants.
Connections between the rhetoric of freedom and the realities of war, resistance, and fidelity to principle.
A concluding call to readers to recognize and defend liberty in their own time.

Ideal for readers of history, political thought, and religious ethics who want a clear, argument-driven look at tyranny and the defense of liberty.

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