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Dreisbach shows that the Bible was the most frequently referenced book in the political discourse of the American founders. Drawing on some of the most familiar rhetoric of the founding era, 'Reading the Bible with the Founding Fathers' examines the founders' diverse uses of the Bible...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dreisbach, Daniel L. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2017.
Subjects:
Bible and politics > United States > History > 18th century.
Founding Fathers of the United States > Religious life.
United States > Politics and government > 1775-1783.
Bible et politique > États-Unis > Histoire > 18e siècle.
Pères fondateurs des États-Unis > Vie religieuse.
États-Unis > Politique et gouvernement > 1775-1783.
HISTORY > United States > State & Local > General.
Bible and politics
Politics and government
United States
1700-1799
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Dreisbach shows that the Bible was the most frequently referenced book in the political discourse of the American founders. Drawing on some of the most familiar rhetoric of the founding era, 'Reading the Bible with the Founding Fathers' examines the founders' diverse uses of the Bible and how scripture informed their political culture.
Physical Description:1 online resource (viii, 331 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780199987948
0199987947
9780199987955
0199987955