Bøker av William Taylor Thom

This book chronicles the struggles of the Baptist community in Virginia to secure religious freedom, a cause that was fiercely contested during the colonial and revolutionary periods. The author traces the origins, beliefs, and practices of the Baptists in Virginia, and highlights the obstacles and victories they encountered in their quest for liberty of conscience. The book sheds light on an important moment in the history of American religious pluralism and the enduring legacy of the Baptist faith.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Struggle for Religious Freedom in Virginia tells the story of the long and ultimately successful campaign of the Baptists to secure their right to worship freely in colonial Virginia. Written by William Taylor Thom, this book draws on a wide range of sources to provide a thorough account of the struggle, and its implications for the future of religion in America.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

How should Shakespeare be taught in the classroom? William Taylor Thom addresses this question with intelligence and insight. Drawing on his own experiences as a scholar and teacher, he offers a rigorous but accessible approach to Shakespeare that emphasizes close reading, historical context, and performance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.