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“For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Romans 14: 17

Book III: Abstract Legal Philosophy

Part I: Abstract philosophy in general (rationalism)
Part II: Genesis of natural law in general
Part III: Particular development of natural law in individual systems
Part IV: Evaluation of abstract legal philosophy
Part V: The system of the Revolution as the fulfillment of natural law

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