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Book SynopsisIn this provocative new study, Professor Martinich shows that religious concerns pervade Leviathan and indicates how, for Hobbes, Christian doctrine is not politically destabilising and is consistent with modern science.
Table of ContentsAcknowledgments; A note on references; Introduction; Part I. The Religious Background to Hobbes's Philosophy: 1. Considerations upon the reputation and religion of Mr. Hobbes; 2. Religion; Part II. Law, Morality, and God: 3. Power, obligation, and justice; 4. Law; 5. The history and idea of covenants; 6. Sovereign-making covenants; Part III. Religion Within the Limits of Science and Politics: 7. God; 8. Revelation, prophets, and miracles; 9. Angels and eschatology; 10. The Church; 11. Scripture; Conclusion; Appendices; Notes; Bibliography; Index.
