The Rise of Baptist Republicanism

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The Rise of Baptist Republicanism Oran P. Smith N E W Y O R K U N I V E R S I T Y P R E S S New York and London a N E W Y O R K U N I V E R S I T Y P R E S S New York and London© 1997 by New York University All rights reserved Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Smith, Oran P., 1963The rise of Baptist republicanism / Oran P. Smith. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index. ISBN 0-8147-8073-3 (acid-free paper) 1. Southern Baptist Convention—Political activity. 2. Southern Baptist Convention—History—20th century. 3. Baptists—United States—Political activity. 4. Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ) 5. Christianity and politics—Baptists—History—20th century. 6. Christianity and politics—United States—History—20th century. 7. Conservatism—Religious aspects—Christianity—History—20th century. 8. United States—History—1969- 9. United States—Church history—20th century. I. Title. BX6462.3.S65 1997 286´.132—dc21 97-4780 CIP New York University Press books are printed on acid-free paper, and their binding materials are chosen for strength and durability. Manufactured in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 To Kristin, Who Endeavored to Persevere ...