The Claims Of Christian Philanthropy; Or, The Duty Of A Christian Government

First published in 1859, this influential text argues that it is the duty of a Christian government to promote the welfare of its citizens through acts of philanthropy. Drawing on historical examples and theological reasoning, Robert Whytehead provides a passionate defense of the idea that political power should be used for the benefit of those who are most in need. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• | Author: Robert Whytehead
• | Publisher: Legare Street Press
• | Publication Date: Jul 18, 2023
• | Number of Pages: 274 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 102196526X
• | ISBN-13: 9781021965264