Benjamin Rush Signer of the Declaration of Independence

by David Barton

Factory Sealed however has a small tear in factory seal. Please see my posted photos for additional information. 1999 CD-ROM

Genres: History, Biography, Nonfiction, American History, Christian

CD-ROM

First published October 12, 1999

About the author

David Barton is the Founder and President of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that presents America's forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage.

WallBuilders is a name taken from the Old Testament writings of Nehemiah, who led a grassroots movement to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and restore its strength and honor. In the same way, WallBuilders seeks to energize the grassroots today to become involved in strengthening their communities, states, and nation.

David is the author of numerous best-selling books, with the subjects being drawn largely from his massive library of tens of thousands of original writings from the Founding Era. He also addresses well over 400 groups each year.

His exhaustive research has rendered him an expert in historical and constitutional issues and he serves as a consultant to state and federal legislators, has participated in several cases at the Supreme Court, was involved in the development of the History/Social Studies standards for states such as Texas and California, and has helped produce history textbooks now used in schools across the nation.

Reviews

[Rose Rush · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an amazing christian leader and founding father. His enlightened and sincere heart along with a brilliant mind made positive changes to our country in a way that is still felt today. He lived the christian life and his truths and values impacted so many lives. I was astounded with what he accomplished in one life.

[Emily Matta · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was extremely excited to read this book after discovering that I am distantly related to Mr. Rush. I sped through the first 150 pages but grew suspicious of the shoddy writing and blatant cherrypicking of all Rush quotes including the words God, Christian, prayer, etc.

I put down the book and googled the author. Mr. Barton is an evangelical Christian political activist known for his Christian revisionist versions of history, especially the founding fathers. His foremost claim is that our nation's founders did not put as much emphasis on the separation of church and state as we might believe today. America was founded on Christianity and should remain the foremost drive in all facets of American life. This is fine. I have no problem with Barton's opinion, however, I take issue with his inaccurate and deceptive portrayal of Rush and other Founding Fathers' lives for the sake of advancing his own political agenda. At least be up front about what the book really is in the preface or in the title.

What a waste of time. Always investigate the author to every book.

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book that praises the life of Benjamin Rush, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. It examines his professional qualities as a physician and personal character as captured in his writings and what his peers wrote about him. After learning what a man of integrity he was, it's no wonder he was written and spoken about so much following his death! His idea that the Bible and Christian principles ought to be taught to children in school is true. The fact that Biblical truth has been removed from public schools is the reason our society is so troubled at this time. We need to pray for the foundations that our country was built on to be restored!

[Joseph Adelizzi, Jr. · Rating 1 out of 5]

I suppose one could argue there's a bit of "agenda" in every biography, but Barton's agenda here results in a limited, slanted, and shallow biography of Dr. Benjamin Rush. There are some amazing facts from Benjamin Rush's life captured in this work, but Barton's targeted, myopic approach does a disservice to the life of Dr. Rush and to readers interested in getting to know Benjamin Rush in his fullness; I'm sure writers producing legitimate biographies are none too pleased with what this book does to the genre.

[Frank Murdock · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book threads together the writings left by Dr. Benjamin Rush and does a good job in documenting his life in that regard. This technique also makes for somewhat difficult reading in that the language used is contemporary of colonial times with very different phrasing than used today. It is clear that Dr. Rush was a strong Christian though he did not favor any particular denomination. It is suggested that his Christian views were well acceptable at the time by the others we call our Founding Fathers. However, it is clear from his writings that many of them were what he called Deists and not Christian and did not share his views.

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful overview.

[David Mattson · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Benjamin Rush" is a fact-filled, mult-pictured work describing the life and work of a man, who risked much signing our US Constitution. Since I know very little about any of these heroic signers, I felt/ feel that I am able benefit from reading this book. I urge you to read this book as well and learn about this historical figure for yourself. Enjoy!

[Jody Sloan]

This is a great life not as well known as it should be. What a wealth of knowledge and understanding. I enjoyed veering off the beaten path of American history characters and spend time getting to know Benjamin Rush, his life and writings!

[Donald Harwick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very compelling read. The more I read about the Founding Fathers, (and Mothers) the better I understand "Original Intent". I have read several of Mr. Barton's writings, and am looking forward to his work on Thomas Jefferson.

[Shane · Rating 5 out of 5]

He was Mormon before Mormon was cool!

[Tracy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Benjamin Rush. What a man!