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“Church and State in Early Maryland” explores the complex relationship between religious institutions and civil authority in the formative years of the Maryland colony. George Petrie meticulously examines the historical context, tracing the evolution of laws and policies that shaped the interaction between church and state. The book delves into the challenges and compromises faced by early settlers as they sought to establish a framework for religious freedom and governance. Petrie's study offers valuable insights into the origins of American principles of religious liberty and the separation of church and state. It illuminates the historical context surrounding the development of legal and constitutional structures that continue to influence American society today. This enduring work is essential for anyone interested in the history of Maryland, the development of religious freedom in America, and the evolution of constitutional law. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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