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Title: The Development of Religious Liberty in Connecticut

Credits: Produced by Dave Maddock, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "The Development of Religious Liberty in Connecticut" by M. Louise Greene is a historical account that appears to have been written in the early 20th century. This monograph is the culmination of previous essays that explore the evolution of religious liberty in Connecticut, focusing on the state's journey towards a separation of Church and State. Greene examines how Connecticut's approach was marked by more stability and rationality compared to other regions, while also addressing the broader implications of religious tolerance and governance during colonial times. At the start of this work, Greene provides a preface outlining her motivation for writing this comprehensive study, mentioning how earlier works laid the groundwork for a deeper exploration of Connecticut's sociopolitical landscape regarding religious liberty. She highlights the historical dialogue between church authority and civil governance, suggesting that Connecticut's unique experience can offer valuable lessons for contemporary society. The opening chapters delve into the origins of Congregationalism and the struggles faced by early settlers with issues of religious conformity, personal conscience, and the role of government, setting the stage for the later chapters that will further detail the evolution of these themes in the context of Connecticut's development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 48.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Author: Greene, M. Louise (Maria Louise)

EBook No.: 7436

Published: Feb 1, 2005

Downloads: 229

Language: English

Subject: Connecticut -- Church history

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Development of Religious Liberty in Connecticut

Credits: Produced by Dave Maddock, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "The Development of Religious Liberty in Connecticut" by M. Louise Greene is a historical account that appears to have been written in the early 20th century. This monograph is the culmination of previous essays that explore the evolution of religious liberty in Connecticut, focusing on the state's journey towards a separation of Church and State. Greene examines how Connecticut's approach was marked by more stability and rationality compared to other regions, while also addressing the broader implications of religious tolerance and governance during colonial times. At the start of this work, Greene provides a preface outlining her motivation for writing this comprehensive study, mentioning how earlier works laid the groundwork for a deeper exploration of Connecticut's sociopolitical landscape regarding religious liberty. She highlights the historical dialogue between church authority and civil governance, suggesting that Connecticut's unique experience can offer valuable lessons for contemporary society. The opening chapters delve into the origins of Congregationalism and the struggles faced by early settlers with issues of religious conformity, personal conscience, and the role of government, setting the stage for the later chapters that will further detail the evolution of these themes in the context of Connecticut's development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 48.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Author: Greene, M. Louise (Maria Louise)

EBook No.: 7436

Published: Feb 1, 2005

Downloads: 229

Language: English

Subject: Connecticut -- Church history

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.