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securityincontext.com
[AI summary] The article critiques Western governments and accuses Israel, supported by the US, of waging an illegal war against Iran under the guise of self-defense while simultaneously suppressing Palestinian rights and pursuing regime change. |
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crimethinc.com
An anarchist from occupied Palestine makes the case for an anti-colonial understanding of the situation and explores what it means to act in solidarity with Palestinians. |
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www.baytalfann.com
Libraries developed in the Islamic Golden Age due to a commitment to literacy & seeking knowledge. One of the oldest libraries in the world Al-Qarawiyyin library, was founded by a Muslim woman, more than 12 centuries ago! A thread on the greatest libraries in Islamic history...Al-Qarawiyyan Library, Fez, Morocco Founded by a Muslim woman, Fatima El-Fihriya in 859, it is one of the oldest libraries in the world & the oldest library in Africa. It also holds the distinction of being the world's old |
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analog-antiquarian.net
[AI summary] The chapter explores the cultural and religious significance of Alexandria during the Hellenistic period, focusing on its role as a center of literary and intellectual activity. It discusses key works and figures such as the Septuagint, the translation of the Hebrew Bible into Greek, and the impact of this translation on Jewish religious practices. The text highlights how Alexandria became a hub for the development of a 'People of the Book' identity, contrasting it with the religious traditions of other ancient cultures. The chapter also touches on the philosophical implications of this shift from lived religious experience to a textual-based faith, and the potential conflict this created between dogma and empirical exploration. The author empha... |
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