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Feiler, Bruce S.

America's prophet : Moses and the American story / Bruce Feiler. - 1st Harper perennial ed. - New York, NY : Harper perennial, c2010. - 352 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [325]-335) and index.

Moses! Moses! -- An errand into the wilderness -- Proclaim liberty throughout the land -- A Moses for America -- Let my people go -- The war between the Moseses -- Mother of exiles -- The Ten Commandments -- I've seen the promised land -- A narrative of hope -- Giving thanks -- The books of Moses.

An exploration of how the story of Moses has influenced American history traces the biblical figure's role in inspiring change, from the Pilgrims' journey and the visions of the Founding Fathers to the ideologies of the civil rights movement.

ISBN: 9780060574888 9780061726279

LCCN: 2010277160

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA978473 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015346257 Uk

Subjects--Personal Names:
Moses (Biblical leader) --Influence.
Feiler, Bruce S.--Travel--United States.
Moses (Biblical leader)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Religion and politics--History.--United States
Religion and sociology--History.--United States

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
United States--History.
United States--History.

LC Class. No.: E179 / .F33 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 973 306.0973