{"product_id":"a-dissertation-on-the-right-simon-backus-9781145625969","title":"A Dissertation on the Right and Obligation of the Civil Magistrate to Take Care of the Interest of Religion, and Provide for its Support; in Which the","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"A Dissertation on the Right and Obligation of the Civil Magistrate to Take Care of the Interest of Religion, and Provide for its Support\" presents a detailed argument, drawing from both reason and sacred scripture, for the role of civil authorities in supporting and overseeing religious interests. Written by Simon Backus in 1804, this work delves into the complex relationship between government and religion, exploring the duties and responsibilities each owes to the other. Backus meticulously constructs his case, examining historical precedents and theological principles to advocate for a system where the state actively promotes and protects religious institutions. This dissertation offers valuable insights into the historical debates surrounding the separation of church and state, making it an essential resource for scholars of political theory, religious history, and the ongoing discourse on governance and faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Simon Backus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1145625967\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781145625969\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Nabu Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/08\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.16lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.08d","brand":"Simon Backus","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48441758089471,"sku":"9781145625969","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a8212da6-cea9-4d4d-807f-ab0f9ad6200b.jpg?v=1777192784","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-dissertation-on-the-right-simon-backus-9781145625969","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}