9780428268329 - The Use of the Voluntary System in the Maintenance of Ministers in the Colonies of Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay During the Earlier Years of Their Existence (Class... (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the origins of the voluntary system for supporting ministers in the Massachusetts Bay and Plymouth colonies during their early years. In the beginning, both communities supported their ministers by voluntary contributions from members. Gradually, however, both colonies switched to requiring everyone to contribute to the support of ministers through taxation. The author provides evidence that, despite the shift to taxation, many residents in both colonies refused to contribute. The book sheds light on the important role of religion in the development of the American colonies. It argues that the debate over the use of voluntary contributions versus taxation for ministerial support reflects larger debates about the nature of religious freedom and the relationship between church and state in early America. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 50 pages. 9.09x6.14x0.39 inches. This item is printed on demand.