“Delegated divine rule” – On Hobbes and the origins of political theology

Jonathan Cole

“Delegated divine rule” – On Hobbes and the origins of political theology

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What follows is a perambulation of the political theology of Hobbes on display in his magnum opus Leviathan. This is a self-conscious exercise in anachronism.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	Political Theology Network
Publication status	Published - 18 Oct 2017

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