Table of Contents

Introduction
1. Historical Antecedents of Separationism
2. Disestablishment and Separationism
3. The Early National Period
4. The Protestant Establishment of the Nineteenth Century
5. Separation Becomes Constitutional Canon
6. Separation's Apex and Decline
Conclusion

About the Author

Steven K. Green is the Fred H. Paulus Professor of Law and Affiliated Professor of History and Religious Studies at Willamette University. He is the author of five books and more than forty scholarly articles on the intersection of history, law, and religion.

Reviews

This book opens an interesting dialogue about the concept in the early days of the Constitution, which is of particular importance to recent religion cases decided by the Supreme Court and to all looking to understand the Court's religious jurisprudence. (Choice)