Islamic law historian

September 14, 2012

Ben-Gurion University scholar Iris Agmon will present a talk titled “Justice of the Kadi: New Perspectives on Ottoman Law” on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at Skidmore. Free and open to the public, the event begins at 8 p.m. in Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall. Read More.

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