Roger Williams: The Pioneer Of Religious Liberty (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548085653)

""Roger Williams: The Pioneer of Religious Liberty"" is a biography written by Oscar S. Straus that explores the life and legacy of Roger Williams, a 17th-century Puritan minister and theologian who is credited with founding the colony of Rhode Island and championing the cause of religious freedom in America. The book begins with Williams' early years in England, including his education at Cambridge University and his conversion to Puritanism. It then follows his journey to the New World, where he became a prominent figure in the Massachusetts Bay Colony before being banished for his radical views on religious tolerance and separation of church and state. The book delves into Williams' founding of Rhode Island and his advocacy for the rights of Native Americans, as well as his ongoing struggles with the Puritan establishment and his eventual reconciliation with them. Throughout the book, Straus provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Williams, highlighting his intellectual contributions to the development of American democracy and his enduring influence on the concept of religious liberty in the United States.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: Oscar S. Straus
ISBN-10: 054808565X
ISBN-13: 9780548085653
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 260
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.22lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d