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7. “. . .The person of the King is sacred, and to attack him in any way is an attack on religion itself. Kings represent the divine majesty and have been appointed by Him to carry out His purposes. Serving God and respecting kings are bound together.”
—Bishop Jacques Bossuet
This statement describes the philosophy that existed during the
A. Middle Ages
B. Age of Absolutism
C. Renaissance
D. Industrial Revolution
—Bishop Jacques Bossuet
This statement describes the philosophy that existed during the
A. Middle Ages
B. Age of Absolutism
C. Renaissance
D. Industrial Revolution
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The statement reflects the philosophy of divine right of kings, which was prevalent during the **B. Age of Absolutism**. This era was characterized by monarchs who believed they were chosen by God to rule and that questioning their authority was tantamount to questioning divine authority itself.
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