[18:1] The Hebrew constitution no longer possible or desirable,
yet lessons may be derived from its history.

[18:2] As the danger of entrusting any authority in politics
to ecclesiastics - the danger of identifying
religion with dogma.

[18:3] The necessity of keeping all judicial power with
the sovereign - the danger of changes in the
form of a State.

[18:4] This last danger illustrated from the history of
England - of Rome.

[18:5] And of Holland.



[19:0] CHAPTER XIX - It is shown that the Right
over Matters Spiritual lies wholly with the
Sovereign, and that the Outward Forms of
Religion should be in accordance with Public
Peace, if we would worship God aright.

[19:1] Difference between external and inward religion.

[19:2] Positive law established only by agreement.

[19:3] Piety furthered by peace and obedience.