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Hadar Rubin
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Hadar Rubin is an all-around geek with a BA in History and Comparative Religion from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. She is a fellow of the University's Center for the Study of Christianity, working towards an MA and a PhD in the field.
The substitute king ritual in Ancient Mesopotamia: an elegant solution to inevitable fate
When the death of the king was prophecised in Ancient Mesopotamia, the solution was to substitute in a regal stand in - and then kill him
Israel and Gaza show us that humanity and compassion are among the casualties of war
Growing up amidst conflict and turmoil, it is easy to normalise living under threat - but we should guard against dehumanising the other side
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