Moses the God of Aaron, or the Power and Duty of Princes in Sacred Matters

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Anointing, first used by the Hebrews, 350 and following.
original: "Vnctio." In this historical context, anointing refers to the ceremonial application of holy oil to a person, typically a monarch, to signify divine sanction.
transferred from them to Christians, 352
therefore rightly used by the King of Prussia, 354 and following.
This likely refers to Frederick I of Prussia, who emphasized the ritual of anointing during his coronation in 1701 to solidify his status as a king.
Various methods of anointing, 356 and following.
The desire for pleasure Voluptas; often implies sensory indulgence or hedonism is harmful to the state, 17 and following.
Whether that which is not honorable can be useful, 250.
This entry points to a classic debate in political philosophy: whether a leader should do what is "useful" (expedient) if it is not "honorable" (virtuous).
Account must be taken of utility, 247.
in treaties, 272 and following.

A decorative woodcut vignette featuring a floral arrangement. Five-petaled flowers and pointed leaves grow from a central cluster of stems, rooted in a small mound of grass or earth.