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In a time of crisis during the English Civil War, Samuel Rutherford's "Lex Rex" challenged the grandiose claims of Charles I and shifted Western political philosophy. This influential work shows, through Scripture and scholastic theologians, that the king is not above the law. Rutherford argues for the citizens' right to resist a king who flagrantly violates the law, changing perceptions of divine right and paving the way for the American revolution. This book is a testament to Rutherford's theological prowess and unyielding conviction in turbulent times.