John R. Vile (Ph.D. University of Virginia) is a Professor of Political Science and Dean of the University Honors College at Middle Tennessee State University. He is the author and editor of numerous other works on constitutional law and U.S. history, and such basic American documents and symbols as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the U.S. Constitution and Its Amendments, the American Flag, the Liberty Bell, and the National Anthem.

This book is most useful as a reference for students in high school or college who may not know the breadth of the Bible’s influence on American political life or who need introductory information on religious actors (Pat Robertson, David Koresh, Billy Sunday, Jehovah’s Witness, Salvation Army ), social issues (Temperance Movement, Creationism, Snake Handling), or how the Bible has been used by specific Presidents (Clinton, Madison, Trump, Wilson) or any of the other number of entries.

John R. Vile (Ph.D. University of Virginia) is a Professor of Political Science and Dean of the University Honors College at Middle Tennessee State University. He is the author and editor of numerous other works on constitutional law and U.S. history, and such basic American documents and symbols as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the U.S. Constitution and Its Amendments, the American Flag, the Liberty Bell, and the National Anthem.

This book is most useful as a reference for students in high school or college who may not know the breadth of the Bible’s influence on American political life or who need introductory information on religious actors (Pat Robertson, David Koresh, Billy Sunday, Jehovah’s Witness, Salvation Army ), social issues (Temperance Movement, Creationism, Snake Handling), or how the Bible has been used by specific Presidents (Clinton, Madison, Trump, Wilson) or any of the other number of entries.

John R. Vile (Ph.D. University of Virginia) is a Professor of Political Science and Dean of the University Honors College at Middle Tennessee State University. He is the author and editor of numerous other works on constitutional law and U.S. history, and such basic American documents and symbols as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the U.S. Constitution and Its Amendments, the American Flag, the Liberty Bell, and the National Anthem.

This book is most useful as a reference for students in high school or college who may not know the breadth of the Bible’s influence on American political life or who need introductory information on religious actors (Pat Robertson, David Koresh, Billy Sunday, Jehovah’s Witness, Salvation Army ), social issues (Temperance Movement, Creationism, Snake Handling), or how the Bible has been used by specific Presidents (Clinton, Madison, Trump, Wilson) or any of the other number of entries.