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The Shared Mythological History of Israel and the US (w/ Joan Scott) | The Chris Hedges Report

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Exploring the Connection Between America and Biblical Israel

This chapter delves into the historical concept of 'Our American Israel,' tracing its roots from a 1799 sermon that connects American identity with biblical Israel. It critically examines how this belief influences evangelical thought and reflects colonial exceptionalism while also highlighting the troubling implications it has for the treatment of Native Americans.

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