Divine Kingdom, Holy Order: The Political Writings of Martin Luther

By Martin Luther

The canon of western political theory has long misrepresented Luther's political thought, mistaking it as a forerunner of the 'freedom of conscience' or the 'separation of church and state, ' or an ancestor of modern absolutism and even German totalitarianism. These misleading interpretations neglect Luther's central point: temporal government is a gift from God, worthy of honor and respect, independent yet complementary to the purpose and mission of the Church. Spanning Luther's career as a reformer, the writings in this anthology will demonstrate his resolve to restore temporal government to its proper place of honor and divine purpose.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0758627114
• ISBN13: 9780758627117
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
• Length: 546 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"