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Exodus and the American Founding with Susan McWilliams Barndt

The most cited piece of literature in the political speeches, sermons, and publications of the American founding is not a work of Enlightenment scholarship. It's not a work of modern political philosophy. In fact, it's about as far from a modern piece of writing as a piece of writing can be. The most cited piece of literature in the American founding is the biblical story of the Exodus - and it's not a close competition. In this talk, I'll reveal the important and often surprising role that the ancient story of the Exodus played in the American founding, particularly during the first week of July in 1776. I'll also talk about what we can learn about American politics and history if we come to appreciate the place of the ancient Exodus, not just in the American founding but in American political thought (and particularly African-American political thought) more generally.