The Constitution Didn’t Create America
The Constitution Didn’t Create American Liberty. It Preserved a Much Older Idea.
“For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us.” ~ Isaiah 33:22
America’s founders didn’t believe they were inventing freedom. They believed they were defending it.
In This Independent Republic, R. J. Rushdoony argues that America’s political system didn’t emerge from the Enlightenment or from secular philosophy. It grew out of centuries of biblical thought—from the Reformation, medieval constitutionalism, and ultimately Scripture itself.
This isn’t another book about the Founding Fathers. It’s about the worldview that shaped them.
Here’s some of what you you’ll discover:
Why the American Revolution Wasn’t Really Revolutionary - The founders weren’t trying to create a new political order. They believed they were preserving an older one grounded in biblical law and constitutional liberty.
Why Sovereignty Belongs to God Alone - Rushdoony argues that America’s system of limited government only makes sense if no human ruler is truly sovereign.
How Christianity Gave Birth to Constitutional Government - Federalism, divided powers, local government, and constitutional restraints all grew out of a distinctly Christian understanding of authority.
Why Property Protects Freedom - Liberty depends upon independent citizens with real ownership—not centralized power and government dependence.
The Forgotten Meaning of Federalism - The Constitution was designed to unite self-governing states while preventing the concentration of political power.
Why America’s Founders Distrusted Democracy - Rushdoony explains the crucial difference between constitutional liberty and unchecked majority rule.
The Christian Roots of Local Self-Government - Counties, families, churches, and voluntary institutions were intended to carry responsibilities that modern governments increasingly claim for themselves.
How America Drifted from Its Original Constitutional Vision - The centralization of power didn’t happen overnight. Rushdoony traces the philosophical changes that transformed the American republic.
This isn’t simply a book about American history. It’s about the biblical ideas that made constitutional liberty possible.
