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Tribes, States, & Empires: Scripture’s Vision for a Virtuous Political Order (Yoram Hazony) Ep. #212

The Biblical Mind

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Historical Roots of Separation of Powers

This chapter explores the origins of the separation of powers in the context of the U.S. Constitution and its ties to ancient Israelite traditions in Deuteronomy. It critically examines the evolution of the separation of church and state, revealing misconceptions about America's founding principles and the original intent of the First Amendment.

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