Leviathan (Books III and IV)
Thomas Hobbes
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Length 10 h 54 min
Chapters 24
First published 1651
In Books 3 and 4 of Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes elaborates on the political philosophy set forth in the first two books, by considering the nature of a Christian commonwealth. Book 3 begins with a wealth of biblical scholarship, directed at establishing the authority of Scripture while at the same time undermining modern claims to supernatural revelation that would subvert civil law. Hobbes concludes that we cannot be sure of anyone else's divine revelation, and that religious authority is therefore subordinate to civil power. Book 4, titled “Of the Kingdom of Darkness,” sets forth the various ways in which Scripture has been misinterpreted by the church, according to Hobbes, in mixing pagan elements with Christianity.
(Summary adapted from Wikipedia by Leon Mire)
Chapters
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Chapter XXXII – Of the Principles of Christian Politics Read by Carl Manchester 13:46
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Chapter XXXIII – Of the Number, Antiquity, Scope, Authority, and Interpreters of the Books of Holy Scripture Read by David Higham 26:40
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Chapter XXXIV – Of the Signification of Spirit, Angel, and Inspiration in the Books of Holy Scripture Read by Ashwin Jain 31:52
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Chapter XXXV – Of the Signification in Scripture of Kingdom of God, of Holy, Sacred, and Sacrament Read by Sibella Denton 17:49
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Chapter XXXVI – Of the Word of God, and of Prophets Read by David Higham 36:45
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Chapter XXXVII – Of Miracles and Their Use Read by Sibella Denton 16:26
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Chapter XXXVIII – Of the Signification in Scripture of Eternal Life, Hell, Salvation, the World to Come, and Redemption Read by Sibella Denton 36:06
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Chapter XXXIX – Of the Signification in Scripture of the Word Church Read by Sibella Denton 5:58
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Chapter XL – Of the Rights of the Kingdom of God, in Abraham, Moses, the High Priests, and the Kings of Judah Read by Nacelle Droll 32:26
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Chapter XLI – Of the Office of Our Blessed Saviour Read by Ashwin Jain 19:35
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Chapter XLII – Of Power Ecclesiastical, Part 1 Read by Geoffrey Edwards 29:10
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Chapter XLII – Of Power Ecclesiastical, Part 2 Read by Geoffrey Edwards 37:48
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Chapter XLII – Of Power Ecclesiastical, Part 3 Read by Geoffrey Edwards 28:28
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Chapter XLII – Of Power Ecclesiastical, Part 4 Read by Geoffrey Edwards 20:37
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Chapter XLII – Of Power Ecclesiastical, Part 5 Read by Geoffrey Edwards 40:04
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Chapter XLII – Of Power Ecclesiastical, Part 6 Read by Geoffrey Edwards 29:22
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Chapter XLIII – Of What is Necessary for a Man's Redemption into the Kingdom of Heaven Read by Jessica Louise 34:37
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Chapter XLIV – Of Spiritual Darkness from Misinterpretation of Scripture, Part 1 Read by Jamie Ash Young 37:59
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Chapter XLIV – Of Spiritual Darkness from Misinterpretation of Scripture, Part 2 Read by Sibella Denton 25:47
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Chapter XLV – Of Demonology and Other Relics of the Religion of the Gentiles, Part 1 Read by Sibella Denton 24:33
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Chapter XLV – Of Demonology and Other Relics of the Religion of the Gentiles, Part 2 Read by Sibella Denton 22:42
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Chapter XLVI – Of Darkness from Vain Philosophy and Fabulous Traditions Read by Sibella Denton 42:01
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Chapter XLVII – Of the Benefit that Proceedeth from Such Darkness, and to Whom it Accrueth Read by Sibella Denton 20:23
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Chapter XLVIII – A Review and Conclusion Read by Sibella Denton 23:26
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