The Doctrine of Justification by Archibald Alexander

[Chuckt]

I’m reading a book called “THE DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION [1837] by the Rev. Archibald Alexander, D.D Professor of Theology in Theological Seminary at Princeton.”

And then the book says, “Entered according to the Act of Congress, in the year 1837, by Dr. A. W. Mitchell, in the office of the Clerk of the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.”

I find this interesting that it was entered according to the Act of Congress considering that there is a so called “Separation of Church and State”.

 

[Radiant1]

I’m reading a book called “THE DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION [1837] by the Rev. Archibald Alexander, D.D Professor of Theology in Theological Seminary at Princeton.”

And then the book says, “Entered according to the Act of Congress, in the year 1837, by Dr. A. W. Mitchell, in the office of the Clerk of the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.”

I find this interesting that it was entered according to the Act of Congress considering that there is a so called “Separation of Church and State”.

All it means is that was the date it was copyrighted, which apparently was submitted at a district court in PA. It doesn't mean that Congress approves of the book. It was always my impression that separation of church and state meant that the state cannot impose a sanctioned religion upon the populace. Allowing books to be copyrighted is a different thing.

 

[hotcoffee]

I’m reading a book called “THE DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION [1837] by the Rev. Archibald Alexander, D.D Professor of Theology in Theological Seminary at Princeton.”

And then the book says, “Entered according to the Act of Congress, in the year 1837, by Dr. A. W. Mitchell, in the office of the Clerk of the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.”

I find this interesting that it was entered according to the Act of Congress considering that there is a so called “Separation of Church and State”.

As I recall from my history lessons... the Separation of Church and State was intended to make sure that one church didn't set itself up like the Church of England and require everyone to go to a specific church and worship in a specific way. I believe this separation was first written into the laws of each State individually so that land purchases by church groups could be handled in courts. It didn't get into the federal government until differences between the laws of one state and another started showing up in the Supreme Court. At that point, to promote continuity and end the bickering, Congress had to pass an amendment saying they wouldn't get involved.