Heretic: Jesus Christ and the Other Sons of God by Catherine Nixey

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"The basic premise of the event is that hunters hunt rattlesnakes from the surrounding environment all across West Texas, and bring them into the roundup for the weekend. And during the roundup, these snakes are kept in a pit and then, one by one, beheaded and skinned in front of in front of audiences." - Elizabeth MeLampy Elizabeth MeLampy is a lawyer dedicated to animal rights and protection, and her passion for this work shines through in her latest book, Forget the Camel, the Madcap World of Animal Festivals and What They Say About Being Human . To research the book, Elizabeth traveled across the country, immersing herself in a wide range of animal festivals — from the Iditarod dog sled race to the rattlesnake roundup in Sweetwater, Texas. Elizabeth examines these festivals as revealing microcosms of our broader relationship with animals. Whether it's rattlesnake hunts, frog-jumping contests, ostrich races, or groundhog celebrations, these events reflect the ways humans use animals to express cultural identity, community pride, and historical traditions. Yet beneath the pageantry and excitement lies a deeper question: Is our fascination with these spectacles worth the toll it takes on the animals involved? With compassion and insight, Elizabeth invites readers to consider whether there’s a more ethical and empathetic way to honor our stories — one that respects both animals and the traditions they inspire. Please listen, share and read, Forget the Camel. It will be released on April 8th, 2025. https://apollopublishers.com/index.php/forget-the-camel/…

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Guest: Catherine Nixey is a journalist and a classicist. She is the author of The Darkening Age, and her latest, Heretic: Jesus Christ and the Other Sons of God.

Letters & Politics Winter Book Collection

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Heretic by Catherine Nixey

The Trial of Socrates by I. F. Stone

The Rise of Athens by Anthony Everitt

Emperor of Rome by Mary Beard

Blood in the Machine by Brian Merchant

Bodhisattva of Compassion by John Blofeld

Kuan Yin by Maya van der Meer, Illustrated by Wen Hsu

L&P Ancient History Audio Collection with 40+ interviews.

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Guest: Catherine Nixey is a journalist and a classicist. She is the author of The Darkening Age, and her latest, Heretic: Jesus Christ and the Other Sons of God.

Letters & Politics Winter Book Collection

Includes:

Heretic by Catherine Nixey

The Trial of Socrates by I. F. Stone

The Rise of Athens by Anthony Everitt

Emperor of Rome by Mary Beard

Blood in the Machine by Brian Merchant

Bodhisattva of Compassion by John Blofeld

Kuan Yin by Maya van der Meer, Illustrated by Wen Hsu

L&P Ancient History Audio Collection with 40+ interviews.

The post Heretic: Jesus Christ and the Other Sons of God by Catherine Nixey appeared first on KPFA.

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