The egalitarian spirit of Christianity : the sacred roots of American and British government / Stephen Strehle.
Author/creator |
Strehle, Stephen, 1952- |
Format | Book and Print |
Publication Info | New Brunswick, N.J. : Transaction Publishers, ©2009. |
Description | xxiii, 297 pages ; 24 cm |
Subject(s) |
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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 note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
LCCN | 2008019915 |
ISBN | 9781412808163 (alk. paper) |
ISBN | 1412808162 (alk. paper) |
Available Items
Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
Joyner | General Stacks | BR516 .S875 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |