This collection of lectures by the renowned 19th-century theologian Nathaniel William Taylor explores the nature of God's moral government and its implications for human existence. Drawing from his deep knowledge of scripture and Christian philosophy, Taylor offers a compelling vision of God's benevolent and just rule over the world. He also addresses some of the most pressing theological questions of his day, including the problem of evil and the relationship between divine sovereignty and human free will. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.