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Moral minority : our skeptical Founding Fathers  Cover Image Book Book

Moral minority : our skeptical Founding Fathers / Brooke Allen.

Allen, Brooke. (Author).

Summary:

Refuting modern claims about America's religious origins, an analysis of the role of Enlightenment ideals in the founding of the nation cites the specific contributions of John Locke and includes chapters on how six key founding fathers carefully eschewed faith-based initiatives. History Book Club.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1566636752 (cloth : alk. paper)
  • ISBN: 9781566636759 (cloth : alk. paper)
  • ISBN: 9781566637510
  • Physical Description: xvi, 235 p. ; 23 cm.
  • Publisher: Chicago : Ivan R. Dee, 2006.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Franklin -- Washington -- Adams -- Jefferson -- Madison -- Hamilton -- 1787 and beyond -- The world that produced the founders -- Appendix I : two letters from Jefferson on the common law and Christianity -- Appendix II : Madison's Memorial and remonstrance against religious assessments.
Subject: Christianity and politics > United States > History > 18th century.
Skepticism > United States > History > 18th century.
Founding Fathers of the United States > Religious life.
United States > Religion > To 1800.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Kirtland Community College Library BR 516 .A45 2006 30775305474950 General Collection Available -

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