The Bible, The Rod, And Religion, In Common Schools (1847)

By Horace Mann, M Hale Smith, William B. Fowle

Book Overview

The Bible, The Rod, And Religion, In Common Schools is a book written by Matthew Hale Smith in 1847. The book advocates for the inclusion of religious teachings in common schools and argues that the Bible and corporal punishment are essential tools for instilling morality and discipline in children. Smith believes that the separation of church and state is a fallacy and that the government has a duty to promote Christian values in education. The book is a reflection of the religious and cultural climate of the mid-19th century in America, where Protestant Christianity was the dominant faith and the idea of public education was still in its infancy. The Bible, The Rod, And Religion, In Common Schools is a controversial and polarizing work that continues to spark debate about the role of religion in public education.Consisting Of The Ark Of God On A New Cart: A Sermon, By M. Hale Smith; A Review Of The Sermon, By William B. Fowle; Strictures On The Sectarian Character Of The Common School Journal, By A Member Of The Massachusetts Board Of Education; And Correspondence Between Horace Mann And Matthew Hale Smith.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: 1437034225
• ISBN13: 9781437034226
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"