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Book SynopsisScott J. Kester shows that James Madison, a strong proponent of government by and for the people, was haunted by the injustices of slavery, examining James Madison's inextricably linked religious and political beliefs. He argues Madison was an Enlightenment Deist, whose religious faith was connected with his republicanism.
Trade ReviewNo one interested in the founding fathers of our country will be able to put this work down. The theme is timely and the text well written. I would hope teachers of early American history would adopt this text as a supplement both on the college and seminary level. -- Dale H. Crouthamel, Reformed Episcopal Seminary
An excellent introduction to some fascinating aspects of Madison's thought. * The Historian *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Table of Contents Chapter 2 Introduction: James Madison in His Context Part 3 I Religion Chapter 4 1 Madison, Christianity, and Deism Chapter 5 2 Madison's Concern for Religious Freedom and a Separation of Church and State Part 6 II Madison's Republicanism Chapter 7 3 Republicanism vs. Monarchy and Aristocracy Chapter 8 4 Manifest Destiny Chapter 9 5 American Exceptionalism Chapter 10 6 The British and the French and American Politics Chapter 11 7 Religious Republicanism Part 12 III Slavery and the Limits of Madison's Vision Chapter 13 8 Madison's Ideological Conflict over Slavery Chapter 14 9 Law and Justice Chapter 15 Conclusion Chapter 16 Bibliography
