Originally published in 1898, Christianity and the American Commonwealth is one of the best summaries of the impact of Christianity on America. Galloway leaves no historical fact unturned in his demonstration that America was founded as a Christian nation. Furthermore, he proves that without the Gospel and the application of all of God's Word to all of life, civilizations turn despotic and crumble. In a day when Christian leaders call for the abandonment of politics, Galloway's book is a breath of fresh air. In many ways this book was prophetic. He saw what would happen if America rejected her Biblical foundations or if Christians retreated from their engagement in society.
Although written more than 100 years ago, Galloway's arguments are persuasively modern and must be heeded by today's church. There's no doubt that the ACLU will be terrified when this book gets back into popular circulation! Over one hundred images have been added in this newly republished version plus a chapter on the life of Charles Galloway.
Table of Contents:
Religion and Civil Government
The Christian Coming and Character of the Early Colonists
The Christian Institutions and Laws of the Colonists
Christian Education in the American Commonwealth
Charles B. Galloway "Citizen, Patriot, Publicist"
About the Author: Charles B. Galloway D.D, LL.D. (1849-1909) was born in Mississippi. At sixteen he entered the University of Mississippi as a Sophomore. While at the University he became a Christian and later felt called to preach the gospel. The five lectures that appear in Christianity and the American Commonwealth were presented at the Chapel in Emory College in March of 1898 in an effort to promote the cause of Christian education. Galloway's book is one of the best summaries of the impact of Christianity on America.