Reading the Bible with the Founding Fathers

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...

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Main Author: Dreisbach, Daniel L. 1959- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: New York, NY Oxford University Press 2017
In:Year: 2017
Reviews:[Rezension von: Dreisbach, Daniel L., Reading the Bible with the Founding Fathers] (2020) (Steward, Gary)
[Rezension von: Dreisbach, Daniel L., Reading the Bible with the Founding Fathers] (2020) (Steward, Gary L.)
[Rezension von: Dreisbach, Daniel L., Reading the Bible with the Founding Fathers] (2018) (Porterfield, Amanda, 1947 -)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible / Political ethics / Reception / Founding fathers
B Founding fathers / Bible reading / Piety / Political engagement
Further subjects:B Founding Fathers of the United States Religious life
B United States Politics and government 1775-1783
B Founding Fathers of the United States ; Religious life
B United States ; Politics and government ; 1775-1783
B Bible and politics ; United States ; History ; 18th century
B Bible and politics (United States) History 18th century
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System; OUP)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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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
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Previously issued in print: 2017
Zielgruppe - Audience: Specialized
ISBN:0190624280
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199987931.001.0001