001 — Palestine: A Four Thousand Year History
About this Episode
Join us for an insightful conversation with Professor Nur Masalha as we explore the millennia-old heritage of Palestine. In Palestine: A Four Thousand Year History, Masalha traces Palestinian identity back to ancient times, revealing the depth of its cultures and societies. Using a rich body of sources and archaeological evidence, Masalha shows how Palestine's multicultural past has been influenced by Biblical narratives and the modern Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His research challenges the foundational Zionist slogan "A land without a people for a people without a land." Don’t miss this compelling exploration of Palestine's history and its implications for and its profound implications for the ongoing struggles and aspirations of the Palestinian people.
About Our Guest
Nur Masalha, a distinguished Palestinian historian, is Professor of Religion and Politics and Director of the Centre for Religion and History at St. Mary's University, UK. He is also a Research Associate at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, edits the "Journal of Holy Land and Palestine Studies," and has authored numerous books on Palestine-Israel. Featured in "La Terre Parle Arabe," his work spans religion, politics, oral history, and Middle Eastern historiography.
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