The establishment clause
Leonard Williams Levy
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The establishment clause
Published
1994
Publisher
University of North Carolina Press
Pages
273
ISBN-10
080782156X
Description
Leonard Levy's classic work examines the circumstances that led to the writing of the establishment clause of the First Amendment: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion..." He argues that the framers of the Constitution intended to prohibit government aid to religion even on an impartial basis. He thus refutes the view of "nonpreferentialists," who interpret the clause as allowing such aid provided that the assistance is not restricted to a preferred church. For this new edition, Levy has added to his original arguments and incorporated much new material, including an analysis of Jefferson's ideas on the relationship between church and state and a discussion of the establishment clause cases brought before the Supreme Court since the book was originally published in 1986.
Subjects
Implementation of the Helsinki accords
Freedom in exile
A Letter Concerning Toleration
The bright pavilions
Freedom of Religion and Belief
Freedom of Religion
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The establishment clause?
This edition of The establishment clause has approximately 273 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The establishment clause?
For most readers, The establishment clause typically takes between 5h 41m and 3h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 33m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,250 words
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What is the word count of The establishment clause?
The estimated word count for The establishment clause is approximately 68,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of The establishment clause?
The establishment clause was written by Leonard Williams Levy.
When was The establishment clause published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.