The challenges of Roger Williams : religious liberty, violent persecution, and the Bible / James P. Byrd, Jr.

Author/creator Byrd, James P., 1965-
Format Book
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoMacon, Ga. : Mercer, ©2002.
Descriptionxii, 286 pages ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Williams, Roger, 1604?-1683.
Persecution--United States. --History. --17th century.
Freedom of religion--United States. --History. --17th century.
United States--Church history. --17th century.

SeriesBaptists, history, literature, theology, hymns
Baptists, history, literature, theology, hymns. UNAUTHORIZED
Contents The modern quest for the elusive Roger Williams -- The politics of the Old Testament in New England -- A parable of religious liberty : controversy over the weeds and wheat -- St. Paul and civil government in the Puritan colonies -- The apocalyptic struggle against colonial persecution : violence, liberty, and the book of Revelation -- Roger Williams's biblical challenge to America -- Appendix : a reference guide to Roger Williams's biblical interpretation. 1. A scripture index to The complete writings of Roger Williams. 2. Ranking of biblical chapter citations in Williams's Complete writings. 3. Ranking of biblical genre citations in Williams's Complete writings. 4. Ranking of citations of biblical books in Williams's Complete writings.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [193]-204) and index.
LCCN 2002004823
ISBN0865547718 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BR1608.U6 B97 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold