Law and Government is a comprehensive study of the principles of government and law by the eminent American theologian and educator Harmon Kingsbury. Drawing on historical and philosophical sources, Kingsbury traces the origins and development of government in human societies, and argues for the importance of religious liberty and divine law in modern democracies. This book provides valuable insights into the nature of political power and the role of citizens in shaping their society.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 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.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.