Whose Promised Land? Israel, Palestine and World Religions

Mon Dec 02 2024 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

GSU Metcalf Hall Grand Ballroom (GSU 219) | Boston

Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies at BU
Publisher/HostElie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies at BU
Whose Promised Land? Israel, Palestine and World Religions
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Join us on December 2 at 5 PM EST for Professor S. Ilan Troen's talk on how religion and politics intersect in Israel and Palestine.
About this Event

Join us on Monday, December 2 at 5 PM EST with Professor S. Ilan Troen as he explores the complex intersection of religion and politics in Israel and Palestine. Drawing from his new book Israel/Palestine in World Religions: Whose Promised Land?, Professor Troen examines how the struggle over this territory extends beyond geopolitical competition to encompass deeply rooted theological traditions.

The talk will demonstrate how secular arguments about ownership, historical precedence, and political rights actually coexist with—and often complement—religious claims. Professor Troen presents a nuanced analysis of how Judaism, Christianity, and Islam each approach questions of legitimacy and sovereignty in the Holy Land, while exploring how these theological perspectives continue to shape contemporary debates.

As a founding scholar of Israel Studies and professor emeritus at both Ben-Gurion University and Brandeis University, Professor Troen offers unique insights into this century-old conflict. His work contributes to a more informed understanding of the persistent issues that have now entered their second century on the international agenda.

This event will be held in-person at GSU Metcalf Hall Grand Ballroom (GSU 219) and live-streamed. There will also be a reception.


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GSU Metcalf Hall Grand Ballroom (GSU 219), 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, United States

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