Explain briefly the theory of divine origin of state.
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Explanation:The theory of divine rights of the kings also known as the Divine Origin theory is one of the oldest theory of the origin of the state. The theory of divine origin is the oldest among all theories. According to this theory state is established and governed by God himself. God may rule the state directly or indirectly through some ruler who is regarded as an agent of God. The theory explains about how the state came into being. ... This theory has made the king above law and no subjects will have the right to question his authority or his action.
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The conception of the divine creation of the state may be traced back to remote antiquity. It was universal belief with the ancient people that the King is the representative of God on earth and the state is a bliss of God. Thus the King had both political and religious entity. In the religious books also the state is said to be created by God. In some religions this conception is explicit, but in others it is implicit.