Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-188) and index
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Introduction -- Two notes on method -- The rebel codpiece and the state -- The rule of law -- Ancient political thought and the laws -- The Athenian stranger and the English reformation -- Sexual regulation -- The wages of sin -- Excursus -- Political theology -- Sacral loci -- Sacred kingship -- The godly prince and the pirate king -- The throne of God: absolutism, equality, and Christian justice -- Absolute power -- Absolute justice -- The theater of equity -- The king of souls -- The spiritual jurisdiction of the state -- Puritans, penance, and ecclesiastical polity -- The soul of the condemned -- The politics of mercy -- Christ's other kingdom: political theology in Africa
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Shakespeare, William,1564-1616-- Political and social views
Shakespeare, William,1564-1616-- Religion
Shakespeare, William,1564-1616., Measure for measure
Whetstone, George,1544?-1587?, Promos and Cassandra
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Christianity and politics
Political science-- Great Britain-- History-- 16th century
Political science-- Great Britain-- History-- 17th century
Religion and politics
Religion and politics-- Great Britain-- History-- 16th century
Religion and politics-- Great Britain-- History-- 17th century