The Classical and Christian Origins of American Politics

‘Readers of the book will reconsider many of the now conventional claims about the origin and purpose of the American regime … Highly recommended.’ D. P. Ramsey, Choice

‘This exceptionally learned, bold, and courageous book is a perfect tract for our times.’ Stephen B. Presser, The University Bookman

‘… [the] book is testament to America’s deep roots in classical and Christian thinking. Let’s hope its publication is a catalyst to a broad renewal of a more historically grounded and philosophically accurate interpretation of the American founding and American politics.’ Luke C. Sheahan, The University Bookman

‘… a bold intellectual roadmap to reclaiming civic friendship and a functioning republican Constitution.’ Bradley C. S. Watson, The University Bookman

‘This is an important work contesting simplistic views of the founding from secular liberals who embrace it and religious integralists who oppose it. It is also a very serious engagement with classical Christian metaphysics. For those unfamiliar with classical theism, natural law, and the theology of being, there is much faithful exposition and metaphysical sophistication here. This work is a history of the political philosophy of the American founding that satisfies the theologian.’ James R. Wood, Religious Studies Review

‘This is a serious work of scholarship that scholars of the early American republic ought to consider with care.’ Vincent Phillip Muñoz, Perspectives on Politics

‘… Cooper and Dyer do tremendous justice to the nuance and complexity of the classical and Christian origins of America. In doing so, they play a meaningful role in fortifying those roots.’ Deborah A. O'Malley, The Review of Politics