Now in paperback; a primer of essential writings about one of the cornerstones of our democracy by the original authors of the Constitution; edited by preeminant liberal theologian Forrest Church.Americans will never stop debating the question of church-state separation; and such debates invariably lead back to the nation’s beginnings and the founders’ intent. The Separation of Church and State presents a basic collection of the founders’ teachings on this topic. This concise primer gets past the rhetoric that surrounds the current debate; placing the founders’ vivid writings on religious liberty in historical perspective. Edited and with running commentary by Forrest Church; this important collection informs anyone curious about the original blueprint for our country and its government.
#458486 in Books Marcus Rediker 2015-04-07 2015-04-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.99 x .74 x 6.02l; .0 #File Name: 080703410X248 pagesOutlaws of the Atlantic Sailors Pirates and Motley Crews in the Age of Sail
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Who Knew?By Maureen McCarronI enjoyed reading the background history of this book detailing how merchant sailors; for more than 3 hundred years; organized; inspired and maintained democratic structures both within and outside the laws at the time. Piracy; always a "motley" invention in response to the times; continues to fascinate us; even now.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It was awesome and something I would have never read if I ...By aksI read this book for a class. It was awesome and something I would have never read if I didnt have to for school; but I sure am glad i "had" to read it. I can't wait to read more by Rediker!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Interesting readBy Christina RyanGreat read. Very interesting and informative from a historian who is well known and respected in the field
