The third paradigm: God and government in the 21st century [Paperback]

Mark A Ludwig (Author), Mark A. Ludwig (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 303 pages
• Publisher: American Eagle Publications; 1 edition (1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929408187
• ISBN-13: 978-0929408187
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,599,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Government Categorized, January 18, 2002

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A Social Observer (NW Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The third paradigm: God and government in the 21st century (Paperback)

Ludwig's Third Paradigm brings much-needed conceptual insight and simplification to politics. The governments of past and present fit into one of three categories: monarchy, where an individual determines law (the codification of right and wrong), representative government (republics, democracies), where individuals collectively, through voting, make the law, and theocracy, where divinely revealed law is the standard of morality.

Anyone trying to think through the principles of human organization from a foundational viewpoint should read this book.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book about God's Government system., April 20, 2000

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J. Reynolds (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The third paradigm: God and government in the 21st century (Paperback)

This great book is about how the first paradigm (divine monarchy, or god-kings) has failed, how the second paradigm (representative government, which we are currently using in America and other countries) is failing, and how the third paradigm (theocracy, or God's law) will work once implemented. Author, Ludwig, describes how a government truly under God will operate, how self government will be implemented, and more!

First, he gives you a brief history lesson on how the first paradigm operated, was implemented, and how it was finally discarded for the sake of the second paradigm. Then he shows how the second paradigm began, and where it is heading. Sooner or later people will lose respect for the second paradigm just like they did with the first paradigm, and will begin looking for something better. That's where the third paradigm comes in. Under the law of the Bible, criminals will be punished fairly according to their crimes. There will be no more need for jails, or even police. For example, a thief would have to repay the owner 4-5 times the item's value if the item has been sold or damaged, but if the item is found unharmed and still in his possession he will only have to restore double. This creates a strong deterrent against stealing something, and giving incentive both to take care of the item and to confess. But changes like this won't happen overnight. It will take a reformation of people's hearts and minds before it can truly be implemented.

I thought reading this was a very worthwhile use of my time. I learned some history that I didn't know before. It is really interesting how God's laws will work, and how, unlike some people think, His laws have not passed away. I would highly recommend it to someone who is tired with where representative government is leading us, and is wondering if there is anything better to be had. There is.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Pure Unvarnished Truth, May 27, 2000

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Raymond Fulford (British Columbia, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The third paradigm: God and government in the 21st century (Paperback)

Mark A. Ludwig is a brilliant scientist who lends credibility to the word of God, and shows from an intellectual and historical perspective that biblical Christianity has not failed. It simply has never been tried. The book is logical and analytical, and shows how this world's perplexing problems will eventually be solved.