Traces the story of religion in America up to the start of the twenty-first century, examining events that have shaped Americans' expression of faith; includes discussion of colonial Christianity, African-American and Native American religious life, and Eastern religions.
Examines the different roles played by church and state in considerations of religion throughout the history of the United States, beginning with concerns of the original colonists through the current debate about religion in schools.
Presents a biography of statesman, inventor, and founding father, Benjamin Franklin from his childhood and youth in Boston, his entrance into politics and attempt to prevent war with England, and his views on slavery and the slave trade.
Presents a biography of statesman, inventor, and founding father, Benjamin Franklin from his childhood and youth in Boston, his entrance into politics and attempt to prevent war with England, and his views on slavery and the slave trade.
A biography of Roger Williams, one of the founders of America's first Baptist church, discussing his achievements in the areas of religious liberty and Native American rights.
Examines the different roles played by church and state in considerations of religion throughout the history of the United States, beginning with concerns of the original colonists through the current debate about religion in schools.
