How the story of Isaac relates to Israel as a secular symbol of military heroes and fallen warriors
The birth of ‘Isaac the Warrior’ from the ruins of historical martyrdom as outlined in Yael Feldman’s recent study, Glory and Agony: Isaac’s Sacrifice and National Narrative. Feldman, will discuss the story of Isaac as it relates to Israel today.
When: Monday, May 6, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Where: Gelber Conference Centre (5151 Côte-Ste-Catherine Rd.)
Yael Feldman, the Abraham Katsh Professor of Hebrew Culture and Professor of comparative literature and gender studies at New York University
This event is sponsored by: The Azrieli Institute of Israel Studies
Related links:
• Yael Feldman
• New York University
• Azrieli Institute of Israel Studies
• Faculty of Arts and Science
