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American Jesus
ResumeAmericans, both Christians and not, have made and remade their understanding of Jesus over centuries, says religious scholar Stephen Prothero . In a new book, Prothero contends that Jesus is so much a part of the American culture and experience that "one way you figure out your place in America is figuring out what you think about Jesus. Tonight, On Point: Tracing the Evolution of the "American Jesus."
Guests:
Stephen Prothero, chairman of the Department of Religion at Boston University, author of the new book "American Jesus: How the Son of God Became a National Icon"
This program aired on December 15, 2003.