John Rose on Zodiac Sun-Gods in Galilee Synagogues and the Palestinian heritage

[Richard Pithouse]

The 2012 Critical Studies Seminar Series Hosted by the Departments of Politics and International Studies & Sociology at Rhodes University

Speaker: John Rose, author of numerous books and articles including The Myths of Zionism and visiting lecturer in the Department of Politics & International Relations, Rhodes University

Topic: In Praise of the Sun: Zodiac Sun-Gods in Galilee Synagogues and the Palestinian Heritage

Venue: Department of Politics & International Relations Seminar Room

Date & Time: Friday  24 February 2012: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Format:  Mr Rose will speak to his paper, which is attached to this email, for twenty minutes following which questions will be taken. It will be assumed that all participants have read the attached paper. A shorter version, which summarises the key arguments, is also attached.

This paper will soon be loaded up at: http://www.ru.ac.za/politics/events/seminarseries/

There is short video interview with John Rose at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AYxTKRqqVQ

Please note that the seminars are now being held in the Politics Department, on Fridays, and at lunchtime.