The First Freedoms: Church and State in America to the Passage of the First Amendment
"Carefully rooted in the historical setting....Not only historians but also judges and lawyers should consult this book."--American Historical Review"A balanced and insightful survey."--North Carolina Historical Review"The writing is clear; the arguments are carefully crafted; the conclusions are judiciously stated.  There are flashes of humor throughout....This is a superb and important book that deserves a wide audience."--The William and Mary Quarterly"Will be immensely useful as a summary of how religious institutions and governments interacted throughout the century and a half of colonial experience."--Reviews in American History"[An] excellent new book."--Church & State