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Roger Williams: Freedom's Forgotten Hero

Roger Williams: Freedom's Forgotten Hero Online

  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 04/07/2003
  • Duration : 45 minutes

Overview:

Roger Williams founded the state of Rhode Island and the Baptist movement in America. Here is his monumental story of establishing a governmental body to provide genuine "freedom of religion and soul liberty." Participating scholars include Edwin S. Gaustad, Professor Emeritus at the University of California Riverside; Derek H. Davis, Director of Church State Studies at Baylor University; Keith Francis, Chair of the History Dept. at Pacific Union College; and J. Stanley Lemons, Professor of History at Rhode Island College.