In the book "Kabbalah and the Founding of America: The Early Influence of Jewish Thought in the New World" by Brian Ogren, the author argues that Jewish mysticism, specifically Kabbalah, had a significant impact on early American Protestant theology.

The text delves into the author's reflections on his Jewish heritage and experiences at Harvard University, juxtaposing his family's history as Hebrew teachers with the contrast of his Harvard education where he engaged in a diverse academic environment apart from his Jewish roots.