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Sacred borders : continuing revelation and canonical restraint in early America / David F. Holland.

Author/creator Holland, David F.
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoNew York : Oxford University Press, ©2011.
Description286 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Subject(s)
Series Religion in America series
Religion in America series (Oxford University Press) ^A246220
Contents "A Bible with the back cover torn off" : an introduction -- Policing the borders, or, how independent ministers rode the canonical range -- Good rulers and better books -- Prophets, presidents, and papists : canonical considerations of the early republic -- Faith, doubt, and the penning of scripture -- "Arguments for the possibility are good" -- Conclusion: A border breached, a God sought, a boundary reinforced.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010020743
ISBN9780199753611 (hardcover)
ISBN019975361X (hardcover)

Available Items

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Joyner General Stacks BR517 .H54 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold