A DEO REX, A REGE LEX — “the king is from God, and law is from the king.”
Who is the intended audience of the written work from which this statement comes?
Rulers
Monks
Merchants
Scientists
Answer:
Rulers
Step-by-step explanation:
A DEO REX, A REGE LEX — “the king is from God, and law is from the king.” was credited to King James I of England, ( who is also King of Soctland James IV) the first monarch to be called King of Great Britain, who ruled between the year1603 until his death in the year 1625. The statement best reflects the concept of divine rule, and it was intended to Rulers as the audience.