Bruce Feiler: How Moses influences American history

From the pilgrims to Independence Hall, the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement, author Bruce Feiler traces how the Exodus story of Moses plays out in American history. Feiler discusses his newest book, "America's Prophet: Moses and the American Story" in conversation with Stephen Smith, executive editor of American RadioWorks.

Guests

• Bruce Feiler: Best-selling author of "Abraham," "Walking the Bible," and "Where God was Born." His latest book is "America's Prophet: Moses and the American Story." Host of the PBS Series, "Walking the Bible."
• Stephen Smith: Executive editor, American RadioWorks documentary unit. Reporter in the U.S., Asia, Europe, South Africa and Latin America. Winner of broadcast journalism's most prestigious honor, The duPont-Columbia University Gold Baton.

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Resources

• About Bruce Feiler