DIVINE RIGHT OF KINGS

(See also Superior Authorities)

adhered to in Babylonia and Assyria: w68 334

basis: g53 6/8 8; rm 292; w50 442

effect on politics and religion: rl 7

has caused many to turn away from God: w68 618

kings claiming divine right: kj 304-305; w51 389; w50 442; w47 51; ki 72-73; ow 8-10; w43 142; wl 54; lt-2-30 31-32

origin of doctrine: w51 389; lt-2-30 31-32

possible beginning: g62 1/8 6