The Life and Significance of Jonathan Mayhew: A Forgotten Father of Religious and Civil Liberty

This chapter explores the life and significance of Jonathan Mayhew, the influential pastor of the West Church in Boston. They discuss his famous sermon on unlimited submission to higher authorities, his impact on key figures like John Adams, and his role in shaping religious and civil liberties in America. The chapter highlights Mayhew's forgotten status today and ends with a mention of an article considered a tour de force.