Mark Goldfeder

Finding America in Leviticus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“A fascinating argument for the importance of ‘deistic ceremonialism’ in the construction of a national religious identity, this book adds a new layer of meaning and complexity to the modern American hesitation, even in the face of widespread secularization, to completely turn its back on the rituals, traditions, and symbols that still give (many of) its people meaning, comfort, and a sense of enduring belonging.”