The Book That Made America: How the Bible Formed Our Nation [Paperback]

Jerry Newcombe (Author)

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Publication Date: June 1, 2009

The Book that Made America: How the Bible Formed Our Nation comprehensively documents, with joy, Americas deep roots in the Bible of the Christian faith. From our first civil compacts and the New England Primer textbook, to the declaration of every state constitution and the declaration of the United States Supreme Courts Trinity decision of 1892, America cries out that its traditions have resulted from an abiding faith in the God of the Holy Bible. Accomplished historian, broadcast producer, and author Dr. Jerry Newcombe demonstrates the unmatched contributions of our Christian heritage to American liberty and prosperity. Likewise, Dr. Newcombe candidly and sensitively treats the very real issues of slavery and treatment of the American Indian. With its extensive documentation, The Book that Made America will soon become the standard bulwark defense of the much maligned but thoroughly true contention that America and its blessings result directly from the centrality of the Bible in our history. Dr. Newcombe has published twenty one books, including fourteen with well-known pastor Dr. D. James Kennedy.

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Dear Christian Friend, Recently President Barak Obama, while on a trip abroad and without giving the matter sufficient thought, casually declared that the United States is not a Christian nation. If the President had been a little more analytical, and especially if he d read the remarkable new book you now hold in your hands, in all probability he would never have made such a statement. For page after page, from the beginning to the end, The Book that Made America by the gifted and scholarly Dr. Jerry Newcombe tells us America was born a Christian nation and has been one ever since. This book begins by exploring America s Christian roots with the Bible as the country s basic textbook, the Bible s law and covenant illustrated in the lives of the Pilgrims and the Mayflower Compact, becoming our guide to individual self-government, structured constitutionalism, and a free market. If you turn all the way back to this book s Appendix, what do you discover? The United States Supreme Court made it official: America Is a Christian Nation! No matter what books you now own about our Christian history, I encourage you to get this one! for an adult Sunday School or Teen Sunday School, for your pastor, or simply for your own edification. Become a more knowledgeable Christian citizen! After you learn about the significance of the Pilgrims, come visit their home in Plymouth. CHW --Nordskog Publishing's website (NordPub.com)

Say that America is a Christian nation and you ll be brought up on hate crime charges or at least thought an ignoramus. But what are the facts of history? The Book That Made America demonstrates that there once was a Book even more integral to this nation than Al Gore s Earth in the Balance. I recommend Dr. Newcombe s book highly! Ann Coulter, New York Times #1 Author --Nordskog Publishing's website (NordPub.com)

Jerry Newcombe s book, The Book that Made America, is already one of my treasured resources. America wasn t built on separation of church and state, but on ensuring freedom of religion and supporting the value of citizens having a vibrant faith. Instead of learning from our rich Christian heritage, we are running away from what has made this country. Being reminded of the Supreme Court s Trinity decision of 1892 that affirmed that America is a Christian nation is inspiring. That decision has never been abrogated. America never forces or nationalizes a particular faith and we are richer for that. But if you ever want a book that documents and honors our Christian underpinnings, this is the book to have in your library. I will refer to it often! Thank you for publishing this fine work. Terry Paulson, PhD, Speaker, Author and Columnist, Agoura Hills, CA --Nordskog Publishing's website (NordPub.com)

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"Say that America is a Christian nation and you'll be brought up on hate crime charges - or at least thought an ignoramus. But what are the facts pf history? 'The Book That Made America' demonstrates that there once was a book even more integral to this nation than Al Gore's 'Earth in the Balance.' I recommend Dr. Newcombe's book highly!"

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Nordskog Publishing, Inc. (June 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982492901
• ISBN-13: 978-0982492901
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #670,401 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and Thought Provoking, September 12, 2009

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This review is from: The Book That Made America: How the Bible Formed Our Nation (Paperback)

This was a fascinating and thought provoking read - something that I really felt that I should have been siting with a highlighter and taking notes for a class rather than reading for simple pleasure. And I don't mean that it was a chore, I mean that there was so much good stuff in there to read that I know I'll never remember all of it. I'll definitely be re-reading this before long.

This book takes you through the history of America from the first settlers to the founding fathers and into today looking at the impact that Christianity in general and the Bible in particular has had on how our nation has been shaped. It ends by looking at where we are today and how we are trying, apparently with every fiber of our being, to scoot away from any Biblical influence and how that is already destroying who and what we, as a nation, are.

I highly recommend this to anyone who's even curious about the Christian history of America.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Bible's Monumental Impact on the United States, December 1, 2009

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This review is from: The Book That Made America: How the Bible Formed Our Nation (Paperback)

Jerry Newcomb in The book That Made American Great: How The Bible Formed Our Nation, traces the greatness of America through the direct influence of scripture on its history. He documents with great precision that the Bible was the source which inspired the founding principles of the United States. Why is America great? The founders built the country upon the ground of the Word of God. This new work refutes the present administration's claim that America is not a Christian nation as he opens the readers eyes to the history and phenomenon of the most powerful nation in the annals of mankind.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great!, December 29, 2010

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adayriddle "Abbie" (North East Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Book That Made America: How the Bible Formed Our Nation (Paperback)

did not know that in 1983 President Ronald Reagan issued a proclamation stating "....in recognition of the contribution of the Bible on our Repulic and our people do hearby proclaim 1983 the Year of the Bible in the United States. I encourage all citizens, each in his or her own way, to re-examine and rediscover its priceless and timeless message."

This interesting and highly christian statement was somehow shuffled away in the teaching of Ronald Reagan that I received in school. Somehow this information is still lost in the public school rooms - forgotten by those old enough to remember it.

I learned so much while reading this book. What a treasure of information! I closed this book more committed to my home school effort with my children. I was also more confident in the curriculum we had chosen to use: McGuffey Primers and the New England Primer (used for recitation and memorization), Rays Arithmetic, and the 1823 Websters that uses ample scripture in word definition. Through this book it is clearly evident the impact public education has in reinforcing a persons world view (whether biblical or not) and their later life decisions. At one time a biblical worldview was central to education.

This book is rich with information on our christian roots and heritage. I believe it would benefit everyone to read it. America sadly enough has a rising generation that is blind to the deep, rich christian heritage that shaped this nation.

This book will help parents to teach their children the christian roots of American History so they are better equipped in life.

I dare say this is a gem - a christian home schooler's dream history resource; and a public school parent's resource to developing a healthy biblical worldview.