On the Royal Office

work by Jonas of Orléans

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Jonas of Orléans was a theologian and bishop of Orléans in the 9th century. He is known for his work on the Royal Office, which addressed the duties and responsibilities of kings. Jonas emphasized the importance of justice and righteousness in royal governance, drawing heavily on biblical principles. He believed that a king's authority was derived from God and that he was accountable to God for his actions. His writings contributed to the development of political thought regarding the nature of kingship and the relationship between secular rulers and divine law.123

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In the 9th century On the Royal Office by Jonas of Orléans, which centres on the community of the faithful and draws on Isidore and Pseudo-Cyprianus, offered a clear distinction between the tyrant and the just ruler in relation to their engagement with the moral imperatives of a Christian…
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In the 9th century On the Royal Office by Jonas of Orléans, which centres on the community of the faithful and draws on Isidore and Pseudo-Cyprianus, offered a clear distinction between the tyrant and the just ruler in relation to their engagement with the moral imperatives of a Christian…
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