SACRA PRESS is pleased to present The Concept of Economic and Political Doctrine
, newly translated and republished for the first time in centuries. In this book, Franco Burgersdijk (1590-1635), a once renowned Dutch Reformed scholar and philosopher, parses through economics (household life) and politics with clarity, brevity, and precision. It serves as an excellent introductory text to classical Reformed political theory. In addition to a preface by Stephen Wolfe, the contents include:
ECONOMICS
Nature of Economy
Head of Household
Conjugal Society
Parental Society
Servile Society
Imperfect Family
Acquisition of Possessions
Use of Possessions
POLITICS
Nature of the Republic
Monarchy and the Monarch
Education of the Prince
Virtue of the Prince
Causes of the Principate
Governance & Laws
Defending & Beautifying the Republic
War & Religion
"Burgersdijk's work gets to the marrow of economic and political doctrine. It is suitable for instruction, memorization, and discussion. In addition, it exposes us to an early modern mind. Our experiences in the 20th century and the subsequent dominance of modern liberalism in mind and heart has led us to cast labels of 'totalitarianism,' 'authoritarianism,' and 'statism' across millenia of political thought. But this little book reminds us that our forefathers unreservedly affirmed that civil power is ordained of God for civil good and that Christians ought to wield it for the good and righteousness of one's people." —Stephen Wolfe
