Church and State as Seen in the Formation of Christendom

"Church and State as Seen in the Formation of Christendom" by T. W. Allies is a historic exploration of the connection between government and religion, beginning from the stories in the Bible through important events that created Christendom. It uncovers how civil power and spiritual beliefs came together to form societies and governments. Starting with how humans were first created, the book looks at the duties of Adam and Noah in governing and worshiping. Allies points out that these roles were given by God, and that Adam's sin made it necessary for Christ to save humanity. The book talks about the anticipation of salvation and how the human family was once united, but that sin caused society to break apart. The ideas of sin from the beginning, marriage as an institution, and sacrifice are used to show how the foundation of society is built on religious ideas, which leads to a closer look at how church and state have interacted throughout history.