{"product_id":"the-myth-of-separation-second-hand","title":"The Myth of Separation – Second-Hand","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Myth of Separation – Second-Hand\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e David Barton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e (Publisher not listed on cover; standard print edition)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e History \/ Church \u0026amp; State \/ Christian Perspective\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-loved \/ Second-Hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Myth of Separation\u003c\/strong\u003e presents David Barton’s argument that the commonly held idea of a strict separation between church and state is historically inaccurate. Drawing on quotations from the Founding Fathers, early American leaders and Supreme Court rulings from 1795 to 1952, Barton seeks to demonstrate that religious influence — particularly Christian teaching — played a foundational role in early American government and legal decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough historical excerpts and legal citations, the book aims to give readers a closer look at the relationship between faith and public life as understood in early America, encouraging discussion about the modern interpretation of church–state issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You’ll Discover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuotations from Founding Fathers regarding faith and national identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical Supreme Court statements referencing Christianity and moral education\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarton’s argument that early American institutions embraced public expressions of faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples of how religion and civil life were intertwined in the 18th and 19th centuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA critique of the modern concept of “separation of church and state”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Barton is a researcher and speaker known for his work on early American history, particularly the influence of Christian thought on the nation’s founding. He compiles historical writings, political commentary and primary-source documents to examine how faith shaped public institutions and civic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-925279-18-8 \/ 9780925279188\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e History \/ Church \u0026amp; State\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition – Second-Hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood used condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight wear to edges and corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome handling marks on the cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages clean and unmarked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will receive the exact copy shown in the photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thought-provoking historical analysis for readers interested in the intersection of faith, governance and American constitutional history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David Barton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48567498342628,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/2885\/9620\/files\/image-1764792851726_ec8fc1c0-4771-4271-9716-43f3c5fbf7ff.jpg?v=1774195175","url":"https:\/\/www.nostalgianook.co.za\/products\/the-myth-of-separation-second-hand","provider":"Nostalgia Nook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}