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Seth Sanders

Seth L. Sanders is a Professor in the UC Davis Religious Studies department and Jewish Studies program. He is the author or editor of five books including The Invention of Hebrew, which was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award.

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Religion Dispatches
Do Israel’s actions in Gaza —the bombing of hospitals, apartments, and entire towns; policies of forced starvation and orders for people to flee their homes — constitute genocide? Last week South…
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Religion Dispatches
In a time of terrible grief and anger, does the study of ancient Israel require a particular political stance on modern Israel? Freedom of speech and inquiry, one of the bright lines dividing…
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Religion Dispatches
A close look at scripture challenges Elie Wiesel’s narcissistic new tale of exceptionalism.
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