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A Christian Directory, Part 4: Christian Politics

By Richard Baxter
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A pastoral manual offering practical guidance on Christian conduct in public life, it collects rules, advisories, and case discussions covering duties toward rulers, subjects, professionals (lawyers, physicians, teachers, soldiers), and neighbours; treats forgiveness, avoiding scandal, honest commerce, contracts, usury, oppression, wastefulness, and conscience in matters of religion and persecution; includes a prognostication on the spiritual state of churches and a proposed reformed liturgy with rubrics and biblical citations; material mixes general principles with illustrative cases and prescriptive counsel aimed at shaping both private moral choices and public policy according to evangelical piety.

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Richard Baxter

Richard Baxter (1615-1691) was a prominent English Puritan church leader, theologian, and author known for his influential writings on Christian ethics and spirituality. His most notable work, "The Saint's Everlasting Rest," explores the joys of heaven and the believer's relationship with God. Baxter's extensive series, "A Christian Directory," consists of four parts that address various aspects of Christian life, including ethics, economics, ecclesiastics, and politics. His writings have significantly contributed to the development of Puritan thought and continue to be studied for their depth and practical guidance in Christian living.

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