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DR. VISHAL MANGALWADI | Made in God's Image: How the Bible Shaped the Modern World

The Will Spencer Podcast

CHAPTER

Biblical Foundations of Modern Nationhood

This chapter examines the profound impact of biblical principles on the formation of modern India and other nations, tracing historical figures and events that shaped the concept of nationhood. It highlights the role of the Bible in defining governance, justice, and the idea of a sovereign state, while contrasting it with imperialistic tendencies. Additionally, the dialogue critiques contemporary understanding of ethnicity and nationalism through a biblical lens, emphasizing the importance of language and written law in defining a nation.

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