Scripture That Made America | Ep. 1: The Psalm That United the Continental Congress

In September 1774, when the First Continental Congress faced religious divisions among delegates from different colonies, Samuel Adams proposed that prayer be offered by any patriot, leading to the reading of Psalm 35 in Hebrew, which transformed the atmosphere and united the delegates; this event demonstrates how shared sacred texts can serve as a unifying foundation for civic life, transcending religious differences and fostering national cohesion.