The state of Church - state cases presently in the courts suggest the contemporary relevance of this issue. Much ahs been written on the church - state question many historical surveys, legislation and court evaluations, and important biographies have been written; but little or nothing has been done in detail that examines the theological ground of church - state beliefs. This book attempts to fill this void and in so doing stimulate, and help guide, the thinking of those engaged in the endless battle for liberty of conscience against state encroachment.