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""Jesus and Civil Government"" is an insightful theological inquiry into one of the most persistent dilemmas in Christian thought: the tension between the ethical demands of the Gospel and the coercive nature of the state. Written by Arthur Temple Cadoux, this work meticulously examines the teachings of Jesus to determine the appropriate relationship between the individual believer and civil authority. The author explores the fundamental problem of coercion, questioning whether a follower of Christ can participate in or support the institutional use of force. By analyzing the historical context of the New Testament and the practical implications of non-resistance, Cadoux offers a compelling contribution to the debate on political theology. The book addresses the legitimacy of the state, the limits of obedience, and the moral responsibilities of Christians living within worldly power structures. This study remains a significant text for those interested in the history of Christian ethics, pacifism, and the intersection of faith and political science. It provides a rigorous exploration of how the radical message of Jesus challenges the conventional mechanisms of government and social control. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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