The Foundation of Maryland and the Origin of the Act Concerning Religion of April 21, 1649

This book provides a detailed account of the origins of the Act Concerning Religion of April 21, 1649, which established religious toleration in the colony of Maryland. Johnson explores the political and religious context in which the act was passed, and argues that it was a landmark moment in the history of American religious freedom. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American religious and political thought.
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