Essays that provide a history of the Christian church in the United States with biographical information on church leaders, the different organized churches, an

Was America founded as a "Christian" nation? What role has the Christian faith of many of its leaders played in the course of its history? How has Christianity

"From the founding of the colonies to the declaration of the Supreme Court, America's heritage is built upon the principles of the Christian religion. And yet t

Thsi respected, well-known, comprehensive resource has established itself as a classic on church history. Cairns looks for the glory of God in the total process

This fascinating study examines America's complex and confusing history of arguing with itself over religion and secularism, God and politics, church and state.