The Limits of Civil Bedience (Classic Reprint): A Sermon Preached in the First Church, Dorchester, January 12, 1851 - Couverture souple

Hall, Nathaniel

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331449081 ISBN 13 : 9781331449089

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Where should allegiance lie when law and conscience clash? This stirring sermon argues that true patriotism and moral duty require obedience to a higher law, even when it challenges political power.

Delivered in 1851, the discourse challenges the idea that a free republic can endure without honoring humanity and justice. It calls readers to examine the limits of civil obedience, the authority of God over human statutes, and the courage needed to defend the oppressed. The text weighs familiar political vows against timeless moral truths, urging a principled stance that places conscience and compassion at the center of public life.

• Explores the tension between civil obligation and higher moral law.


• Discusses historical examples of steadfast faith under pressure from authority.


• Offers a framework for evaluating laws in light of justice and humanity.


• Interprets contemporary debates about freedom, duty, and the common good.

Ideal for readers interested in historical sermons, 19th‑century American thought, and discussions on conscience, law, and citizenship.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331449081
• ISBN 13: 9781331449089
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 32
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