Moses, Muhammad and Nature's God in Early American Religious-Legal History, 1640-1830

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Focusing on the intersections of Mosaic and Islamic law, this groundbreaking comparative study explores their influence on American constitutional law and national identity. It provides a nuanced historical context, tracing the rise of debates in the 1990s and 2000s surrounding the Ten Commandments and Mosaic Law. The book also addresses the connections between these legal discussions and the resurgence of anti-Semitism, anti-Sharia protests, and related legislation in the U.S. and Western societies, offering a comprehensive analysis of contemporary legal and social dynamics.