Includes bibliographical references (p. 341-361) and index.
Contents
The American experiment in historical context -- The theology and politics of the religion clauses -- The essential rights and liberties of religion -- Forging the First Amendment religion clauses -- Religion and the states before 1947 -- Religion and the Supreme Court, 1815-1947 -- Modern free exercise law -- Modern disestablishment law -- Religious liberty doctrine in miniature : tax exemption of religious property -- Toward an integration of religious liberty : the American experiment in international context.