Biblical Patterns and Government is a revival of a classic approach to limited government. In a time when nations and citizens are beginning to rethink government, a surprising source commends itself as an able assistant in reform. This study avoids many of the disastrous fads of government, while providing an enduring perspective by which to guide states.This unique volume features an extensive survey of biblical teaching on pressing matters of state. Following the contours of the Old and New Testaments, it summons all levels of government to a servant posture.