The founding fathers, their patriotic convictions. He argued the bible was influential on the founders decision for war regardless of what they believed it was the word of god. This talk was part of a symposi symposium hosted by the museum of the bible in washington, d. C. Its 45 minutes. Our Third Session today is the bible and the american revelatire revolution with james byrd. In this presentation based on his latest book, james byrd shows the bible was a key text of the american revolution. When war came to the colonies, preachers and patriots alike turned to the bible not only for solace, but for exoratio oexor fight. Con vered on those who died for the revolution, the halo of martyrdom. In this session, dr. Byrd will examine biblical texts and how they were used especially in making the patriotic cause for war. Case for war. James byrd is associate professor of american religious history at vanderbilt university. His latest book is sacred scripture, sacred war the bible and the a
About the bibles influence on the american founders. Also talk about the founders view on religious liberty, democracy, and nation as republic. This was of sym bosom hosted by the museum of the bible in washington. Its an hour. Thank you, danielle. Good afternoon everyone. I hope you enjoyed your time at lunch and in the museum. If you would take a moment to silence your cell phone or any other device you have with you. Please join me in giving our speakers a round of applause. They have done an outstanding job. Today has really been an interesting look at how the bible influenced the people and events of the American Revolution and our nations founding. So im going to thank you to those submitted questions. Im going to randomly go through these for our speakers. And well start with dr. Kidd. Franklin quoted god helps those who help themselves. Could you put that in the context of your remarks about franklins believes . Well, thats an example of franklin that almanac was full offal for