Religion, Law, & Politics: How Did The Bible Influence The American Founders?

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In this episode, we connect with Daniel L. Dreisbach, a professor at the American University School of Public Affairs, who teaches in the Department of Justice, Law, and Criminology. As an author, academic, and attorney, Daniel is a long-time student of law and politics in the American founding era.

In 2016, Daniel published Reading the Bible with the Founding Fathers, a book that outlines the founders' diverse use of scripture – ranging from the literary to the theological. So how has religion influenced the US Constitution and overall history? Daniel sits down to enlighten us…

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Join the discussion now to discover:

1. How the founders’ faith informed early American history.
2. How American legal culture and religious laws were shaped.
3. What happens if we ignore the role of religion when analyzing this generation of America.

To learn more about Daniel and his work, click https://www.american.edu/spa/faculty/ddreisb.cfm now!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/30PvU9C

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