Calvin and the Whigs

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The book explores the significant divergence between Calvinist political theory and John Locke's political philosophy, arguing that Locke's ideas represent a departure from the medieval concept of shared power between church and state. It traces the development of Calvinism through a thousand-year tradition of Western political thought, beginning with Augustine and evolving through key historical movements. By examining this historical context, the book seeks to clarify the true nature of political Calvinism and challenge the notion of linear historical progress, advocating for a return to confessional understandings of law and governance.