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Breathing out violence: Fake News and other dangerous speech in Ancient Israel

Program Description:  In the era of social media, we are acutely aware of how dangerous a tweet, a sound bite, or a pernicious piece of medical misinformation can be. This might feel like uncharted territory, but Ancient Israelites in the biblical period also lived in a world of dangerous and even deadly speech. Join us to explore descriptions of, and responses to, dangerous speech in the Hebrew Bible and other ancient Near Eastern literature.

This is a virtual event. Please visit our website for registration details.

When:  Monday, November 14, 2022, from 5:30-6:30 pm

Where:  Eventbrite virtual event

Cost:  Free to attend

For more information please contact:  jewishstudies@unc.edu

Earlier Event: November 14
JCC Book Club