Erastianism And Divine Right

Erastianism and Divine Right is a book written by Edward Allen Whitney that explores the relationship between church and state in early modern Europe. The book focuses on two competing ideologies: Erastianism, which holds that the state has ultimate authority over the church, and Divine Right, which asserts that the church has a higher authority than the state. Whitney examines the origins and development of these two ideologies, tracing their roots back to the Reformation and the struggles between Protestant and Catholic monarchs for control over their respective churches. He also analyzes the ways in which these ideologies were put into practice, including the role of the state in appointing bishops and regulating religious practices.Throughout the book, Whitney argues that the conflict between Erastianism and Divine Right was not just a theological debate, but had significant political and social implications. He shows how these ideologies were used to justify political power and to shape the relationship between church and state in Europe.Overall, Erastianism and Divine Right is a comprehensive and insightful analysis of an important historical debate that continues to have relevance in contemporary discussions of the role of religion in politics.This Article Was In The July 1939 Issue Of The Huntington Library Quarterly.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.