About the book
Bruce Feiler’s New York Times bestsellers Abraham, Walking the Bible, and Where God Was Born brilliantly explored the roots of faith. With America’s Prophet, Feiler looks at Moses and the essential role the prophet has played in our nation’s history and development. Bruce Feiler’s most fascinating and thought-provoking book to date, America’s Prophet delves deeply into how the Exodus story and America’s true “Spiritual Founding Father” have inspired many of the most important figures and defining events in this country’s history—from the Mayflower Pilgrims to the Civil Rights movement—and how Moses can provide meaning in times of national crisis, even today.
This sweeping exploration of the Bible’s role in the American story uncovers a surprising truth:
- The Founding Fathers’ Prophet: Discover why Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson proposed putting Moses on the Great Seal of the United States, cementing his role from the nation’s birth.
- The Exodus in American History: Trace the surprising thread of the Exodus narrative as it inspires the Pilgrims on the Mayflower, soldiers in the Revolution, and activists in the Civil Rights movement.
- An American Promised Land: Explore how the biblical quest for a promised land has shaped American expansion, character, and its enduring sense of destiny.
- A Unifying Narrative: In a time of division, Feiler asks if the story of Moses can once again serve as a source of shared values and bring a fractured country together.
Editions of America's Prophet
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780061726279
- EBook
- ISBN 9780061939259
Read an Excerpt
Bruce Feiler’s New York Times bestsellers Abraham, Walking the Bible, and Where God Was Born brilliantly explored the roots of faith. With America’s Prophet, Feiler looks at Moses and the essential role the prophet has played in our nation’s history and development. Bruce Feiler’s most fascinating and thought-provoking book to date, America’s Prophet delves deeply into how the Exodus story and America’s true “Spiritual Founding Father” have inspired many of the most important figures and defining events in this country’s history—from the Mayflower Pilgrims to the Civil Rights movement—and how Moses can provide meaning in times of national crisis, even today.
This sweeping exploration of the Bible’s role in the American story uncovers a surprising truth:
- The Founding Fathers’ Prophet: Discover why Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson proposed putting Moses on the Great Seal of the United States, cementing his role from the nation’s birth.
- The Exodus in American History: Trace the surprising thread of the Exodus narrative as it inspires the Pilgrims on the Mayflower, soldiers in the Revolution, and activists in the Civil Rights movement.
- An American Promised Land: Explore how the biblical quest for a promised land has shaped American expansion, character, and its enduring sense of destiny.
- A Unifying Narrative: In a time of division, Feiler asks if the story of Moses can once again serve as a source of shared values and bring a fractured country together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is America's Prophet about?
Bruce Feiler’s New York Times bestsellers Abraham, Walking the Bible, and Where God Was Born brilliantly explored the roots of faith. With America’s Prophet, Feiler looks at Moses and the essential role the prophet has played in our nation’s history and development. Bruce Feiler’s most fascinating and thought-provoking book to date, America’s Prophet delves deeply into how the Exodus story and America’s true “Spiritual Founding Father” have inspired many of the most important figures and defining events in this country’s history—from the Mayflower Pilgrims to the Civil Rights movement—and how Moses can provide meaning in times of national crisis, even today.
This sweeping exploration of the Bible’s role in the American story uncovers a surprising truth:
- The Founding Fathers’ Prophet: Discover why Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson proposed putting Moses on the Great Seal of the United States, cementing his role from the nation’s birth.
- The Exodus in American History: Trace the surprising thread of the Exodus narrative as it inspires the Pilgrims on the Mayflower, soldiers in the Revolution, and activists in the Civil Rights movement.
- An American Promised Land: Explore how the biblical quest for a promised land has shaped American expansion, character, and its enduring sense of destiny.
- A Unifying Narrative: In a time of division, Feiler asks if the story of Moses can once again serve as a source of shared values and bring a fractured country together.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in America's Prophet?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Religion: general > History of religion
Where can I read a sample of America's Prophet?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780061726279
Who is/are the Author/s of the book America's Prophet?
Bruce Feiler
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
America's Prophet is available as paperback(ISBN 9780061726279) and ebook(ISBN 9780061939259)
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