The egalitarian spirit of Christianity : the sacred roots of American and British government / Stephen Strehle.

Author/creator Strehle, Stephen, 1952-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew Brunswick, N.J. : Transaction Publishers, ©2009.
Descriptionxxiii, 297 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
Christianity and politics--United States. --History.
Christianity and politics--Great Britain. --History.
United States--Politics and government.
Great Britain--Politics and government.

Contents The priesthood of the believers : the growth of congregationalism -- Power to the people : the origin of democratic and federal government -- Countervailing government : the separation, balance, and limitation of the powers that be -- Three pillars : the development of natural rights, common law, and mixed government -- The Protestant work ethic : the origin of capitalism and the use of money -- Manifest destiny : the march toward the future -- The noble lie : the growth of toleration, pluralism, and separation.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2008019915
ISBN9781412808163 (alk. paper)
ISBN1412808162 (alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks BR516 .S875 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold