Summary Of True Law Of Free Monarchies

In 1698, King James I of England published a book concerning his rule as an absolutist monarch called, True Law of Free Monarchies. In this book, King James I justifies his actions as an absolutist leader and reasserts his role in the government as an all powerful center of authority. James I explains how parliament is simply the bridge between the king and his vassals. He states all noteworthy acts are done through the king who passes laws and regulations of the people's request. His final words were, every action is done through the king because he is all powerful and above the law, but as a leader, continues to care for his people. In the next text, King James I is conducting a speech toward parliament, addressing divine right and his supremacy over the nation. He
In his book, Filmer depicts and justifies the concept of divine right. Robert Filmer was best known for his support of divine right and the many absolutist leaders following it by using scripture from the Bible to provide evidence for his claim. Filmer’s main support of divine right was that all men are made equal by God, therefore the ones that rise to power or are born into it, are chosen by God for that specific purpose. Filmer proceeds with his argument by providing various examples revolving around sentences or commands made by high placed figures, which keep order in a society. These involve capital cases, peacemaking, and war, all of which are signs of dominion commonly expressed in a monarch. In addition, Filmer believes that whether a person come to power through election, birthright, or any other means, the ruler is God’s sovereign choice. Likewise, Filmer ends this passage by restating the commandment by God to obey thy father, and explains how the king takes on many roles as a father, to clothe, feed, punish, preserve, and defend his children, or