Religion and the Continental Congress, 1774-1789 Contributions to Original Intent
, by Davis, Derek H.Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780195133554 | 0195133552
- Cover: Hardcover
- Copyright: 5/4/2000
This book offers the first comprehensive examination of the role ofreligion in the proceedings, ideas, and goals of the Continental Congress. Thosewho argue that the U.S. was founded as a "Christian Nation" have made much ofthe religiosity of the founders. This exhaustive analysis, however, shows thatthe revolutionaries did not seek to entrench religion in the federalstate.