Excellent4.8 out of 5On Trustpilot
  1. Christian Biographies/
  2. General Biography

Roger Williams

by Edwin S. Gaustad (professor Of History, Professor Of History, University Of California, Riverside (emeritus))

  • Hardback
  • 160 pages
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.3 cm

£20.95

Free UK Delivery

Available - Usually dispatched within 4 days

Buying for a school or church? Upgrade to a FREE Eden Advance Account

Free delivery on orders over £10

The founder of Rhode Island and of the first Baptist Church in America, an original and passionate advocate for religious freedom, a rare New England colonist who befriended Native Americans and took seriously their culture and their legal rights, Roger Williams is the forgotten giant among the first English colonists. Now, Edwin S. Gaustad, a leading expert on the life of Roger Williams, offers a vividly written and authoritative biography of the most far-seeing of the early settlers--the first such biography written for a general audience. Readers follow Roger and Mary Williams on their 1631 journey to Boston, where he soon became embroiled in many controversies, most notably, his claim that the colonists had unjustly taken Native American lands and his argument that civil authorities could not enforce religious duties. Soon banished for these troubling (if farsighted) views, Williams wandered for fourteen weeks in bitter snow until he bought land from the Narragansett Indians and founded Providence, which soon became a sanctuary for religious freedom and a refuge for dissenters of all stripes.The book discusses Williams' journey back to London, where he sought legal recognition of his colony, spread his enlightened views on Native Americans, and (alongside John Milton) fought passionately for religious freedom. Gaustad also describes how the royal charter of Rhode Island, obtained by Williams in 1663, would become the blueprint of religious freedom for many other colonies and a foundation stone for the First Amendment. Here then is a vibrant portrait of a great American who is truly worthy of remembrance.
Roger Williams and Faith of the Founders: Religion and the New Nation, 1776-1826
Faith of the Founders: Religion and the New Nation, 1776-1826Roger Williams

  • Author

    Edwin S. Gaustad (professor Of History, Professor Of History, University Of California, Riverside (emeritus))

  • Book Format

    Hardback

  • Publisher

    Oxford University Press

  • Published

    October 2005

  • Weight

    382g

  • Page Count

    160

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.3 cm

  • ISBN

    9780195183696

  • ISBN-10

    019518369X

  • Eden Code

    1190498

Over 14,000 churches and schools have upgraded to an Advance Account and we‘d love to welcome you into this free program. We know that church volunteers and school teachers often use their own money, then have claim it back on on an expense form. We can take all of that hassle away by invoicing your church or school directly and delivering your order straight away.

Opening an account is quick and easy, with most accounts being approved and setup within a few hours of filling in the form below (on weekdays, not weekends). As soon as we‘ve approved the application we‘ll send you an email to let you know that its done.

Upgrade to a FREE Eden Advance Account
Write a review
      Ask a question