Story Of Dr. John Clarke

By Thomas Williams Bicknell

Book Overview

The Story of Dr. John Clarke, written by Thomas W. Bicknell, is a biographical account of the life and work of Dr. John Clarke, a prominent figure in the history of Rhode Island and the United States. The book chronicles Clarke's early years, his education, and his eventual migration to America, where he became a leader in the Baptist church and a champion of religious liberty. Clarke played a key role in the establishment of the colony of Rhode Island, where he served as a physician, minister, and political leader. He was instrumental in securing the charter for the colony, which guaranteed freedom of religion and separation of church and state. The book also explores Clarke's personal life, including his marriage to Elizabeth Harris and his relationships with other important figures of the time, such as Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson. Throughout the book, Bicknell provides a detailed and engaging account of Clarke's life and work, drawing on a range of historical sources to paint a vivid picture of this important historical figure. The Story of Dr. John Clarke is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Rhode Island, the Baptist church, or the struggle for religious freedom in America.Story Of Dr. John Clarke: The Founder Of The First Free Commonwealth Of The World On The Basis Of Full Liberty In Religious Concernments with His Grand Motive A Just Liberty To All Men's Spirits In Spiritual Matters By Roger Williams.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116295874X
• ISBN13: 9781162958743
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"