Reading the Bible with the founding fathers / Daniel L. Dreisbach.
2017
E302.1 .D74 2017
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Title
Reading the Bible with the founding fathers / Daniel L. Dreisbach.
ISBN
9780190624286 (electronic book)
Published
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2017.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource
Call Number
E302.1 .D74 2017
Dewey Decimal Classification
973.30922
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.
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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 and how scripture informed their political culture.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Access limited to authorized users.
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Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on December 12, 2016).
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Print version: 9780199987931
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