Suddenly a young man stood behind him and shouted, "Defend yourself! Scoundrel!" Before Petliura could respond, five bullets were unleashed, and he fell dead on the spot.
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Tread carefully or face the wrath of the enlightened zealots, as one professor learned when his cautious words sparked fierce backlash.
Caroline pointed to her two-year-old son, stating their obligation to ensure his safety. Walter listened, and the couple emigrated to America with their child Thomas, just before the outbreak of war. Little did they know the impact their son would have on American academia in the years to come.
After traveling the world and building successful businesses, and even founding neighborhoods in Israel, is it not time to rest? Apparently not.
Samuel was a revered intellectual. Even the barbaric tribal leaders admired him, frequently seeking his wisdom and blessings. His works are still studied in Arab educational institutions, albeit without mentioning his Jewish heritage.
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When King Gunthar of France took the throne, the Jewish community extended a dignified welcome. Yet, he responded with curses, immediately intensifying restrictions against them.
One morning, two Jewish brothers named Chanilai and Chananiah were late for work. The foreman punished them with brutal lashes. The brothers, resourceful and courageous, fought back—against the Persian Empire!
"Are you Giovanni Pettito? Come with us," they ordered. Confused, he followed. They demanded he pack his things and took him to Damascus Airport. Giovanni was expelled from the country. What was the crime of such an archaeologist and scholar?
Learn how Professor Samuel Levinas challenged academia by presenting Jewish faith as rational, logical, and worthy of serious scholarly consideration.
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