2.2 THE ‘JUST GOVERNMENT STRAND’ IN THE BIBLE

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2.2.1       Introducing readings from Scripture

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2.2.2       An outline of biblical history

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2.2.3       Just government: (1) The Torah

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2.2.4       Just government: (2) The role of ancient Israel’s king

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2.2.5       Just government: (3) Jesus

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2.2.6       Just government: (4) God above Caesar

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2.2.7       Why should people accept government’s claim to authority?

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2.2.8       How should government be constituted? Clarifying the question

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2.2.9       How should government be constituted?  Forms of government in Scripture

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2.2.10     Conclusion: the ‘just government strand’ in the Bible

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Go to 2.3 THE CHURCH’S SOCIAL TEACHING, 100-1740 CE

 

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Unit 2 Contents