Martin Shuster

George Washington's Religion

History & Biography

“The category of American civil religion has never been more important to understanding the United States of America. This probing investigation of the religious beliefs of the first president of the United States is thereby essential for any proper understanding of the USA, whether then or now. Vicchio has written a lucid, powerful account of Washington’s varied religious beliefs, and Vicchio’s panoramic perspective will dazzle and appeal to scholars in a variety of fields.”