The Struggle For Religious Freedom In Virginia

""The Struggle For Religious Freedom In Virginia: The Baptists"" is a historical book written by William Taylor Thom and originally published in 1900. The book focuses on the Baptist movement in Virginia during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and their fight for religious freedom in a state that was dominated by the Anglican Church. Thom explores the political, social, and religious factors that led to the persecution of Baptists, including the imposition of taxes to support the Anglican Church and the imprisonment of Baptist preachers. The book also highlights the role of key figures in the Baptist movement, such as James Madison and John Leland, in advocating for religious freedom and influencing the development of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Overall, ""The Struggle For Religious Freedom In Virginia: The Baptists"" provides a comprehensive and insightful account of a critical moment in American history and the fight for religious liberty.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.