The History of Religious Liberty is a sweeping literary work that passionately traces the epic history of religious liberty across three centuries, from the turbulent days of medieval Europe to colonial America and the birth pangs of a new nation.

• Reveals why the popular idea of the Enlightenment being at the heart of the Bill of Rights is simply wrong
• Takes an unflinching look at persecution of the Church as part of well-researched survey of critical historical points
• How the reaction of everyday Christians to the repressive forces of tyranny still echoes in the struggle for religious liberty globally today!

In America we enjoy an astonishing range of freedoms compared to other countries in the world. With Christian churches dotting almost every corner in communities across the nation, it is hard to remember there was a time that religious liberty was a heartfelt dream and a cause that many died for.

The History of Religious Liberty presents a detailed account of the troubled history of religious persecution between the 16th and 18th centuries that occurred in England, and undertakes a thorough exploration of the ideas and the sacrifices that helped to create religious liberty in America. With clarity and honesty, the book reveals that some giants of the faith were religious persecutors, but that is just one part of a much larger and important perspective. The true birth of religious liberty is found in the simple and courageous stories of those who lived and died believing God is the author of liberty!