Examines Unitarianism's position as an influential religious movement in the early history of the Antebellum South. By looking at, among other things, benevolent societies, lay meetings, professional activity, intellectual forums, business partnerships, and literary correspondence, Macaulay sees a much greater Unitarian presence than has been previously recognized.

John A. Macaulay is an independent scholar educated at Erskine College, Duke University Divinity School, and the University of South Carolina.