Caesaropapism
Caesaropapism is a term used to describe a political system in which a monarch or dictator, often referred to as a "Caesar," holds absolute power and authority, similar to that of a pope in the Catholic Church. The term was coined by the French philosopher and political theorist, Jean Bodin, in his work "The Six Books of the Commonwealth" (1576). Bodin used the term to describe the political system of the Roman Empire under the rule of Julius Caesar and Augustus, where the emperor held supreme power and authority.
In a Caesaropapist system, the monarch or dictator is often seen as a divine or sacred figure,
Caesaropapism is often contrasted with other political systems, such as democracy or republic, where power is
The term "Caesaropapism" has been used to describe a variety of political systems throughout history, from the