The word theocracy originates from the Greek: θεοκρατία (theocratia) meaning "the rule of God". This, in turn, derives from θεός (theos), meaning "god", and κρατέω (krateo), meaning "to rule". Thus the meaning of the … See more

The term theocracy derives from the Koine Greek θεοκρατία, "rule of God", a term used by Josephus for the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, … See more

Christian theocracies
Holy See
Following the Capture of Rome on 20 September 1870, the See more

Sumer
Sumerian cities were probably theocratic and were most likely headed by a priest-king (ensi), assisted by a council of elders including both men … See more

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• Ankerl, Guy (2000). Global communication without universal civilization. INU societal research, vol. 1: Coexisting contemporary civilizations: Arabo-Muslim, Bharati, Chinese, and Western. Geneva: INU Press. ISBN 978-2-88155-004-1 See more

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• Biblical Theocracy, etext of a book by Stephen Palmquist (Philopsychy Press, 1993). See more