The Founding Fathers and the Debate Over Religion in Revolutionary America A History in Documents

"Matthew L. Harris and Thomas S. Kidd have assembled a fine collection of primary documents that will serve as a useful guide for scholars, teachers, and students interested in the Christian America debate."---John Fea, author of Was America Founded as a Christian Nation?: A Historical Introduction"Harris and Kidd have crafted a work that is at once readable and informative. Indeed, even non-specialists who read their book will be able to comprehend the key questions about the place of religion in American life without feeling overwhelmed." --Renewing Minds"[T]his brief treatment illustrates complexities with which the US and its leaders continue to struggle."--CHOICE