Founding faith

the birth of religious freedom in America

by Steven Waldman

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Published 2008 by Random House in New York .
Written in English

Subjects:

• Freedom of religion -- United States,
• United States -- Religion -- History

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Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Statement	Steven Waldman.
Classifications
LC Classifications	BL640 .W35 2008
The Physical Object
Pagination	p. cm.
ID Numbers
Open Library	OL17945028M
ISBN 10	9781400064373
LC Control Number	2007021710

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