Objects of Enquiry

"This book is vintage Dreisbach. . . . Anyone studying Jefferson's views of separation would be wise to use Dreisbach's primary texts and to ponder his sage interpretation of them. This is a book that can be read in an evening, but pondered for a career." -John Witte Jr., Michigan Law Review "On an evaluative note, the book is helpful for gaining an understanding of the historical context of Jefferson's metaphor." -"Journal of Church and State", "In the opinion of this reviewer, Dreisbach is undeniably correct. His research is thorough, and his analysis comports with the history of the period. Dreisbach's study of Jefferson's likely meaning when he utilized the phrase "wall of separation" makes a valuable contribution to an important area of the constitutional law, an area of great consequence to Christians. The fact that it is written by a law professor at a "top twenty" law school increases its significance and credibility in the scholar world. The book has a minimum of legal jargon and can easily be understood. Daniel Dreisbach's book is highly recommended." -"Faith and Mission", "Excellent introduction to the thorny interpretive issues that continue to grow around Jefferson's wall." -"The Journal of Southern History", "Daniel Dreisbach's book is a welcome and much needed addition to the scholarship on the First Amendment. Dreisbach analysis of Jefferson's metaphor, its political context, and consequences for church-state jurisprudence, provide an intellectual perspective as the Court and nation reconsider issues of accomodations of religion in the public square." -"Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies",

Garland Cannon is Professor of English and Linguistics at Texas A&M University, editor of The Letters of Sir William Jones, and author of the definitive biography, The Life and Mind of Oriental Jones. Kevin Brine is Senior Vice President at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., Inc. in New York.