---
title: 'The Origin of the State'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'David McAllister'
date: 1907-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '20th century'
topics:
- 'Church-State Relations'
- 'Citizenship and Government'
scriptures:
- 'Romans 13'
- 'Genesis 1'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/20th-century/mcallister-1907-the-origin-of-the-state
---

# The Origin of the State

Christian journal promoting Christian principles in civil government; essays critique social‑contract and secular theories and argue the state's divine origin and civic duties.

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