This acclaimed biography explores the religious life ofThomas Jefferson and the contribution his strident commitment to religious liberty made to the formation of the nation. Renowned historian Edwin S. Gaustad chronicles Jefferson's intellectual growth, paying particular attention both to Jefferson's private struggle to come to grips with his own faith and to his public role as champion of religious liberty. This superb work will be of value to scholars, historians, studnets, and all general readers interested in the religious life of one of America's most significant figures.146 indexed pages, softcover.
