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 Durham, NC
jewishstudies.duke.edu
Joined September 2012
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Professor Marc Brettler uses a code word, “Monopoly,” in his introductory HB/OT courses. Find out why, and his argument for historical-critical approaches to Hebrew Bible, in this article @ancientjew : ancientjewreview.com/read/20…

Monopoly and Biblical Studies — ANCIENT JEW REVIEW

As historical-critical scholars, we need to realize that we cannot be absolutely sure of our conclusions, and that like any discipline, they may change over time as the result of new evidence or new...

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Looking forward to an informative discussion on #Israel's #JudicialReforms with Professor Bruce Jentleson on July 24 @ 7:00pm (in person @jewishforgood ). Register at: calendar.jewishforgood.org/j… @BWJ777

Israel's Judicial Reform: Local Perspectives

What are the proposed changes to Israel's judicial system all about? What are the current challenges Israel is facing? And how does this all relate to Tish B’Av

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7/25 @ 5:00PM (British Summer Time): @DukeCJS Lerner Emeritus Professor Eric Meyers gives a zoom lecture "Jesus in Galilee: An Archaeological Perspective." In order to attend this lecture please register here: urldefense.com/.../JesusinGa…...
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Missed the first two sessions of Professor Marc Brettler’s seminar “Biblical Criticism and the Jews” @AVICHAIFDN? You can check out the recordings here and Zoom in for the third and final session this Sunday, 6.18 @ 1pmEDT: bac.org.il/en/videos/?series…
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Professor Marc Brettler discuses his current project on biblical scholarship/ criticism in this series at Beit Avi Chai starting on June 4; register at: bac.org.il/en/events/?eventI…
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Seen today @rubensteinlib from the JHFNC archives: Jacob Berman (b. approx 1858, Russia); father-in-law of Kalman Stein, who, with his brother, owned The Capitol Department Store in Fayetteville, NC
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@DukeU's Marc Brettler & @SMU's @MarkChancey discuss the historicity and implications of The Ten Commandments bill being considered by the #Texas legislature: forward.com/opinion/547449/t… statesman.com/story/opinion/… @dukereligion @DukeTrinity

Texas wants the Ten Commandments in each public school classroom. This is a blatant assault on...

A bill requiring the display of the Ten Commandments is under consideration in the state House

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@DukeU Prof Marc Brettler and @SMU Professor (and Duke alum) Mark Chancey discuss The Ten Commandments bill currently being considered by the Texas legislature: statesman.com/story/opinion/…

Opinion: The Ten Commandments Bill: Thou shalt not play favorites

The Ten Commandments bill signals to students of other faiths and non-religious students that they are lesser citizens.

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Professor Marc Brettler discusses “Positionality and Jewish Biblical Scholarship” in the hybrid lecture @gtucjs today, April 21, at 12:30PM PDT. Information, including zoom registration, can be found at: gtu.edu/events/positionality…
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Check out our virtual department fair booth at: dukedepartmentfair23.vfairs.…! #Duke2027 #JewishStudies #BlueDevilDays
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