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Stephen Langfur discusses his book "Confession from a Jericho Jail"

BROADCAST: Jun. 17, 1992 | DURATION: 00:49:43

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Synopsis

The Israeli Army is the backbone of Israel and refusing to serve is something worse than taboo, according to Stephen Langfur's "Confessions from a Jericho Jail: What Happened When I Refused to Fight the Palestinians". While sentenced to jail for 21 days, he witnessed guards deprive prisoners of water, and he questioned what had made these Israeli guards become so inhumane.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 17, 1992

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
49 minutes, 43 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature World History & Politics

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Authors, Writers

Tags

Langfur, Stephen, 1941---Interviews Langfur, Stephen, 1941-. Confession from a Jericho jail. Arab-Israeli conflict--1973-1993 Intifada, 1987--Conscientious objectors--Israel. Theologians--Israel--20th century--Interviews Essayists--Israel--20th century WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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