The Faiths of the Founding Fathers
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''The Faiths of the Founding Fathers'' is a book by historian of American religion
David L. Holmes David L. Holmes (August 28, 1932 – April 29, 2023) was an American church historian. He was Walter G. Mason Professor of Religious Studies at the College of William and Mary. He was married to Carolyn Coggin Holmes, executive director of Ja ...
of the
College of William & Mary The College of William & Mary (officially The College of William and Mary in Virginia, abbreviated as William & Mary, W&M) is a public research university in Williamsburg, Virginia. Founded in 1693 by letters patent issued by King William III ...
. Holmes approaches the topic of the religion of the
founders of the United States The Founding Fathers of the United States, known simply as the Founding Fathers or Founders, were a group of late-18th-century American revolutionary leaders who united the Thirteen Colonies, oversaw the war for independence from Great Britai ...
by analyzing their public statements and correspondence, the comments left by their contemporaries, and the views, where available, of clergy who knew them.


See also

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Thomas Jefferson and religion The religious views of Thomas Jefferson diverged widely from the traditional Christianity of his era. Throughout his life, Jefferson was intensely interested in theology, religious studies, and morality. Jefferson was most comfortable with Deism, ...


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* 2006 non-fiction books American history books History books about the American Revolution History books about Christianity History of religion in the United States 21st-century history books Oxford University Press books {{US-hist-book-stub