Listen to the Summary of Andrew L. Seidel, Susan Jacoby & Dan Barker's The Founding Myth in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. The bible's influence on American society is undeniable, as it has provided a common stock of stories for the English-speaking world. However, this does not answer the question of whether biblical principles influenced the founding of the American nation, government, or legal system...