Forged in Faith How Faith Shaped the Birth of the Nation 1607-1776

This fascinating history, based on meticulous research into the correspondence and documentation of the founding fathers leading up to and encompassing the crafting of the Declaration of Independence, sheds light on how the Judeo-Christian worldview motivated America's founding fathers, influenced national independence, inspired our foundational documents, and established the American nation. Written with the pacing and drama of an enticing drama,Forged in Faithis crafted for popular appeal with a compelling mix of dramatized story and action-driven narrative, yet with the authenticity and academic verity of historian Rod Gragg.

Rod Gragg is the author of twenty books on a variety of topics in American history. His work on the battle of Gettysburg, Covered with Glory, earned the James I. Robertson Award for best Civil War book of the year. Other works by Gragg have earned the Douglas Southall Freeman Award and the Fletcher Pratt Award, and Forged in Faith was nominated for the distinguished George Washington Book Prize. He is currently Director of the Center for Military and Veterans Studies at Coastal Carolina University.