The Righteous Sword Against Tyranny

What is a Christian's duty when faced with tyranny? That question lies at the heart of this once-forbidden 17th-century tract, written during England's struggle over the limits of lawful authority and the right to resist unjust rulers. Killing No Murder argues that government exists by covenant for the good of the governed - and that when rulers break that trust and destroy liberty, obedience to God may require resistance to men. The author's reasoning, drawn from Scripture, natural law, an...