Author
Samuel Rutherford
1600–1661
Scottish commissioner to Westminster. Lex Rex challenged divine right of kings. Letters are devotional classics.
Works in the Library 7
Lex, Rex: The Law and the Prince 1644
Rutherford's foundational political theology argues that law supersedes princes, establishing limits on monarchical power and defending popular sovereignty.
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A Survey of the Spiritual Antichrist 1648
Rutherford's polemical work refutes Familism and Antinomianism, defending Reformed orthodoxy against radical sectarian doctrines in the English Civil War era.
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A Treatise of Civil Policy 1657
Rutherford's treatise addresses forty-three questions on prerogative and rights between sovereign princes and people, establishing limits on absolute authority.
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Influences of the Life of Grace 1659
Rutherford's practical treatise explores spiritual growth and divine grace, offering guidance on cultivating Christian dispositions and experiencing Christ's life.
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Letters of Samuel Rutherford, Vol. 1 1891
Rutherford's first volume of letters presents his theological correspondence, offering insights into Reformed doctrine and pastoral guidance.
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Letters of Samuel Rutherford, Vol. 2 1891
Rutherford's second volume of letters continues his theological correspondence, addressing doctrinal and spiritual matters with pastoral concern.
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A Free Disputation against Pretended Liberty of Conscience
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Passages Samuel Rutherford cites most
Bible verses most often cited across these 7 works. Each links to everything in the library on that verse.
Romans 13:150×
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Deuteronomy 1:1728×
Deuteronomy 17:1428×
1 Samuel 8:925×
Deuteronomy 17:1824×
1 Timothy 2:223×
Deuteronomy 17:1522×
Titus 3:1021×
Deuteronomy 1:1617×
1 Peter 2:1316×
Psalm 82:116×
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