Isaac Backus
Sull'autore
Isaac Backus was a prominent American Baptist minister and a key figure in the fight for religious freedom in the 18th century. He played a crucial role in advocating for the separation of church and state, arguing against the established Congregational Church's monopoly on religious practice in New England. Backus's writings and sermons emphasized the importance of individual conscience and liberty in matters of faith, which resonated with the burgeoning ideals of American democracy.
Nazionalità
Americano
Data di nascita
January 9, 1724
Luogo di nascita
Yale, Connecticut, USA
Data di morte
November 20, 1806
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