A group blog to promote discussion, debate and insight into the history, particularly religious, of America's founding. Any observations, questions, or comments relating to the blog's theme are welcomed.
Thanks Jon - excellent post and interview. As Mr Barry states, "When I started writing the book I quickly realized that I was not simply writing about the emergence of the idea of religious liberty, but liberty itself."
I recently finished reading Barry's book, recommend it to all American Creation readers, and hope to write a review of it soon.
IMHO Edwin S. Gaustad's book, "Liberty of Conscience: Roger Williams in America" is still the best bio of Williams. For students (with other reading loads) or casual general readers, Gaustad's condensed “Roger Williams” from Oxford’s Lives & Legacies series is excellent.
. It appears (to me) that Roger Williams is one of the most misunder reported contributors to the America psyche. . I was impressed by the short article in the Smithsonian. John Barry seems to be on the same track only more intensified. . Thanks for posting this short; but, interesting article. .
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Thanks Jon - excellent post and interview. As Mr Barry states, "When I started writing the book I quickly realized that I was not simply writing about the emergence of the idea of religious liberty, but liberty itself."
I recently finished reading Barry's book, recommend it to all American Creation readers, and hope to write a review of it soon.
IMHO Edwin S. Gaustad's book, "Liberty of Conscience: Roger Williams in America" is still the best bio of Williams. For students (with other reading loads) or casual general readers, Gaustad's condensed “Roger Williams” from Oxford’s Lives & Legacies series is excellent.
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It appears (to me) that Roger Williams is one of the most misunder reported contributors to the America psyche.
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I was impressed by the short article in the Smithsonian. John Barry seems to be on the same track only more intensified.
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Thanks for posting this short; but, interesting article.
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