Everson Revisited: Religion, Education, and Law at the Crossroads

by Jo Renee Formicola, Hubert Morken, William Bentley Ball, Angela C. Carmella, Derek H. Davis

Overview

Everson Revisited explores the consequences and future implications of Everson v. Board of Education, the landmark Supreme Court case that permitted the use of tax revenue to transport students to parochial schools while simultaneously calling for an impenetrable 'wall of separation' between religion and public schools.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780847686513
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	06/19/1997
Series:	Religious Forces in the Modern Political World
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.82(w) x 8.98(h) x 0.57(d)

About the Author

Jo Renee Formicola is professor of political science at Seton Hall University. Hubert Morken is professor of government in the Robertson School of Government at Regent University.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Everson Case in the Context of New Jersey Politics Chapter 2 Everson and the Command of History: The Supreme Court, Lessons in History, and the Church-State in Americza Chapter 3 The New Common School: The Evangelical Response to Everson Chapter 4 Catholic Jurisprudence on Education Chapter 5 Everson and Its Progeny: Separation and Nondiscimination in Tension Chapter 6 The Wrong Road Taken Chapter 7 Everson and Moments of Silence in Public Schools: Constitutional and Ethical Considerations Chapter 8 A Skeptical Postmodern Defense of Multiestablishment: The Case for Government Aid to Religious Schools in a Multicultural Age Chapter 9 The Religious Equality Amendment and Voluntary School Prayer Chapter 10 Litigating Everson after Everson Chapter 11 General Index Chapter 12 Case Index

Editorial Reviews

Everson Revisited is a worthwhile reading for students of religion, law, and politics. While not only concentrating on the historical legacy of the Everson decision, the book provides some important insights for those grappling with the contemporary church-state conflicts surrounding religion and education.

Journal of Church and State - J. David Holocomb

...the book provides a valuable polemic.

International Journal Of Education and Religion

The importance and impact of the Everson decision on Church and State Jurisprudence cannot be overstated. This timely volume recounts the history, explains its significance, and draws out the implications for current church and state disputes.

Michael Cromartie

This set of high-quality essays sheds much light on this complex and controversial issue. Teachers, administrators, and teacher educators would benefit greatly from reading this book.

Christian Scholar's Review, Fall 1998 - Jonathan K. Parker

Everson Revisited is a worthwhile reading for students of religion, law, and politics. While not only concentrating on the historical legacy of the Everson decision, the book provides some important insights for those grappling with the contemporary church-state conflicts surrounding religion and education.

Journal of Church and State, Vol.41 No.2, Spring 1999 - J. David Holocomb

This set of high-quality essays sheds much light on this complex and controversial issue. Teachers, administrators, and teacher educators would benefit greatly from reading this book.

Christian Scholar's Review - Jonathan K. Parker