America’s Providential History

My Characterization of Mary-Elaine Swanson by James B. Rose

Characterizing Mary-Elaine Swanson (1927-2011) And her book, “John Locke – Philosopher of American Liberty” Nordskog Publishing, 2012   By James Rose, President, American Christian History Institute   My characterization of Mary-Elaine                  Quickened by the research and remarkable testimony of Verna M. Hall, American Christian Historian, Mary-Elaine Swanson (nee Adams) devoted her spiritual and […]

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The American Revolution: Locke Adopted

The American Revolution: Locke Adopted Part Three examines the influence Locke’s governmental reasoning had on our Founding Fathers and the establishment of American liberty. “Owing to wide circulation and study of Locke’s Two Treatise on Civil Government in America, the Founding Fathers adopted his philosophy and embodied it, not only in the U.S. Constitution, but […]

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The Glorious Revolution: Locke Adapted

Continuing with John Locke: Philosopher of American Liberty by Mary Elaine-Swanson… Part Two documents Locke’s philosophical and active influence on securing religious toleration and rights of Englishmen up to the time of William and Mary. “John Locke is written in a clear, concise, accessible style that maintains a good balance between the informal and the […]

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John Locke: Philosopher of American Liberty, An Interview with James Rose

James B. Rose, President American Christian History Institute MR. JAMES B. ROSE is a forerunner in the field of American Christian Education with over 45 years of experience as a classroom teacher, Headmaster, Bible college professor and Chairman of the Department of Education, home-schooling principal and parent, licensed minister of the Gospel, conference speaker, author, and […]

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John Locke: Philosopher of American Liberty

John LockePhilosopher of American Libertyby Mary-Elaine Swanson Pilgrim Institute is delighted to add the volume, John Locke: Philosopher of American Liberty, to its Online Store. Over 30 years ago, I had the opportunity of meeting Mrs. Swanson for the first time. During these many years, we had a number of opportunities to be together, teaching […]

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