The revolution on the corner of Main and Hardy -- Classical liberalism -- Christian naturalism -- Spiritual libertarianism -- Republicanism emergent -- Economic republicanism -- The liberal symbiosis -- Republicanism victorious -- Vox populi, vox Dei -- William Bentley and the limits of revolutionary ideology
Summary
William Bentley was pastor of the East Church in Salem Massachusetts from 1783 intil his death in 1819. There, he ministered to the sailors, widows, artisans, and captains of the waterfront. He offered his flock a faith grounded by the dual pillars of a benevolent deity and salvation through moral living
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-259) and index