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The Emergence of Liberty in the Modern World

Kelly examines five church-state relations over a three-century period to show the impact of Calvin's thought on civil government.

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". . . an excellent book . . . on a subject which needs elucidation . . . [Kelly's] interpretation is right on target. He manifests a breadth of reading as well as in-depth understanding." ~William S. Barker

Audience
adult
Length
short · 156 pages

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