Reformatoriese federalisme en Althusius se standpunt oor selfstandige gesagsfere: Aanknopingspunte vir eiestandige vryheidsfere van sosiale entiteite

Authors

  • Andries Raath Navorsingsgenoot, Departement Publiekreg, Universiteit van die Vrystaat
  • Jan Venter Departement Politieke Wetenskap, Universiteit van Noordwes, Potchefstroom

Abstract

Reformational federalism and Althusius’s views on sovereign spheres of liberty: Connecting points for sovereign spheres of liberty of social entities

Johannes Althusius (1557-1638), the German-born jurist, was one of the earliest and most original of the Dutch scholars contributing towards the integration of Dutch legal, political, and social teachings of his day. His work also served to elaborate an emerging Calvinist theory of natural law, popular sovereignty, and the rights and liberties of individuals and associations. Althusius’s deep and penetrating writings had a monumental and enduring influence on Dutch and Calvinist thought.

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Published

2026-03-20

How to Cite

Raath, A., & Venter, J. (2026). Reformatoriese federalisme en Althusius se standpunt oor selfstandige gesagsfere: Aanknopingspunte vir eiestandige vryheidsfere van sosiale entiteite. Tydskrif Vir Christelike Wetenskap | Journal for Christian Scholarship, 61(3&4), 33–56. Retrieved from https://pubs.ufs.ac.za/index.php/tcw/article/view/2546

Issue

Vol. 61 No. 3&4 (2025): Tydskrif vir Christelike wetenskap/Journal for Christian scholarship

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Artikels | Articles

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