Fordham historian and Director of the Jewish Studies Program Magda Teter's new book Christian Supremacy explores the links between historic Christian anti-semitism and racism. From early theology to the modern era through meticulous research and engaging narratives, Teter not only sheds light on historical influences but also encourages a journey towards greater awareness, understanding, and healing. Prof. Teter will be joined in conversation by Jeannine Hill Fletcher, Dept. of Theology, Fordham [Author of The Sin of White Supremacy: Christianity, Racism and Religious Diversity in America]. And Berkeley historian John Connelly[Author of From Enemy to Brother - The Revolution in Catholic Teaching on the Jews 1933-1965].
Speakers
Magda Teter - Professor of History and the Shvidler Chair of Judaic Studies, is a scholar of early modern history, specializing in Jewish history, Jewish-Christian relations, cultural, legal, and social history. Teter is a fellow of the American Academy for Jewish Research.
Jeannine Hill-Fletcher - Professor at Department of Theology, teaches at the intersection of Systematic Theology and issues of diversity (religious diversity, Christian cultural diversity, race and gender).
John Connelly - Sidney Hellman Ehrman Professor of History, Director of the Institute for East European, Eurasian, and Slavic Studies. He earned his BSFS from Georgetown University, and a Phd from Harvard University.
Moderator
George Conk - Senior Fellow & Adjunct Professor, Louis Stein Center for Law & Ethics School of Law - Fordham University
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