Calvin’s Unique Theocracy When we think of a theocracy, we usually think of a political system, governed and legislated by a religious body with religious beliefs. For the most part this is true. Historically, theocratic governments have successfully existed throughout the world, from ancient Egypt to modern Middle-Eastern Islamic states. For centuries even the Christian Church enjoyed a theocratic diversity which encompassed most of the civilized world. As well, the unprecedented spread of Islam …showed first 75 words of 2160 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2160 total…Section 11., 485 Ibid. Section 12., 487 Religious leaders were commonly known as Philosophers of Religion. Calvin’s life, as well as his writing, exemplified humility. Dillenberger, Calvin, Section 13., 487 - 488 Ibid. Ibid., Section 15., 489 Ibid., Section 17., 492 Ibid., Section 18., 493 Ibid., Section 20., 495 Ibid., Section 22., 496 Ibid., Section 23., 497 Ibid., Section 25., 499 Ibid., Section 26., 500 Ibid., Section 27., 501 Calvin never condoned allegiance to leadership which was clearly not the will of God. Bibliography BIBLIOGRAPHY Dillenberger, John ed., John Calvin. Selections from His Writings. Garden City: Anchor Books, 1971, 472 - 506