Government and Liberty Described; and Ecclesiastical Tyranny Exposed

by Isaac Backus

Publishers:

Powars and Willis; Phillip Freeman

, 1778

Overview

Isaac Backus was an advocate of separating government and church, and ardent voice for the protection of religious liberty in early America. This, one of his most important treatises, defines and examines the role of government and the protection of freedom of religion, and the importance of separate churches.

Product Details

• Title: Government and Liberty Described; and Ecclesiastical Tyranny Exposed
• Author: Isaac Backus
• Publishers: Powars and Willis, Phillip Freeman
• Print Publication Date: 1778
• Logos Release Date: 2016
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subject: Freedom of religion › Massachusetts
• Resource ID: LLS:GVRNMNTLBRTXPSD
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-12T03:47:41Z

About Isaac Backus

Isaac Backus (1724-1806), born in Norwich, Conn., was a Baptist leader in colonial America and a defender of religious freedom. He became a Christian in 1741 during the Great Awakening. He became a Baptist in 1751, founded a Baptist congregation at Middleboro, Mass. in 1756 and served as its pastor until his death. Backus was a noted proponent of “separation of church and state” and on this issue voted to ratify the U.S. Constitution at the Massachusetts ratifying convention in 1788. He died in Middleboro on Nov. 20, 1806.

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