As American As... https://mosaicmagazine.com/picks/uncategorized/2014/05/as-american-as/

May 15, 2014 | Jenna Weissman Joselit
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From biblical theme parks to Israel-flag hat pins, the ancient and modern land of Israel is deeply embedded in the American imagination.

Read more on Forward: http://forward.com/articles/197766/how-the-bible-became-as-american-as-american-chees/