Nahda and Interfaith Responses to 19th-Century Antisemitism

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This lecture examines the interfaith dialogue within the Nahda movement, focusing on Sultan Abdülmecid's actions against blood libels and the Dreyfus Affair's impact on tolerance and governance insights. It explores the historical context of 19th-century antisemitism, challenges to Orientalist narratives, and links the Nahda to modern intellectual discourse. Additionally, it addresses European antisemitism, critiques from the Arab press, and varied responses by Nahda intellectuals to these...