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The founders on God and government

by Daniel L. Dreisbach

Founding Fathers of the United StatesHistoryReligious lifeChristianity and politicsChurch historyReligionViews on religionPolitical science

Examines the public and personal attitudes toward religion of prominent early Americans. Discusses the prevalence of Judeo-Christian influence and Aristotelian reason. Explores the expressed beliefs of Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin.

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Book data: Open Library