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Part II: Hobbes’ Philosophically and Politically Motivated Biblical Exegesis
4 Comments Published by Cynthia R. Nielsen March 5th, 2008 in Biblical Hermeneutics, Early Modern PhilosophyGiven Hobbes’ commitment to materialism and his desire to uphold civil order, he is critical of Christians who rely too much on God’s providence. According to Hobbes, God does not govern the world supernaturally but only naturally, and this stress on the naturalization of the supernatural is evident in his interpretation of prophecy, miracles and [...]


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