Books by John M. Barry
Roger Williams and the Creation of the American Soul: Church, State, and the Birth of Liberty (2012)
language
English
review 1: A compelling story of 17th century history in the fledgling United Colonies, this books shows the origins of the separation of church and state and individual liberty through the personal story of Roger Williams. I was fascinated with English politics and kings, the House of Lor...
language
English
review 1: A fascinating and in-depth study of how the theology and political theory of Roger Williams, founder of Rhode Island and of the First Baptist Church in America, helped to shape the political and religious questions that drive American ideas to this day.Barry provides a comprehens...