Divine Origin Theory: 

Divine origin theory of origin of state is the oldest theory. According to this theory, state has been created by God. Explanation regarding this can be found in ancient Indian and western literature. 

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Western Thinking: 

The first supporters of divine theory were the Jews. Jewish scriptures asserted that the king was appointed by God and only He could dethrone or kill the king. Greece and Rome also gave acceptance to this theory. Greek scholars considered the state as a natural and divine organization. Roman people accepted that God indirectly ruled the state. 

The king was considered as God himself in ancient Egypt. They thought the king as son of Sun – God. In China, the king was considered as representative or incarnation of God. According to Christian religion of Europe, God had created the state and appointed the king. 

Indian Philosophy: 

Indian philosophy also believed that state was created by God. State and king both are divine. According to Manu Smriti, state is a creation of God. Proof of divine origin of state can also be found in ‘Shanti Parva’ of ‘Mahabharata’. Thus, divine origin theory of state can be found in western political thinking and Indian thinking.