Roger Williams And The Fight For Religious Freedom (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163171998)

""Roger Williams and the Fight for Religious Freedom"" by Clifford Smyth is a biography of the Puritan theologian and founder of Rhode Island, Roger Williams. The book explores Williams' life and his struggle for religious freedom in the 17th century. It covers his early years in England, his journey to the New World, and his conflicts with the Puritan leaders in Massachusetts. The book also delves into Williams' beliefs, including his advocacy for the separation of church and state and his views on the treatment of Native Americans. The author uses primary sources, including Williams' own writings, to provide a detailed and engaging account of his life and legacy. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religious freedom in America and the life of one of its most important advocates.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Clifford Smyth
ISBN-10: 1163171999
ISBN-13: 9781163171998
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 172
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.37d