Principles for God’s New Nation: On the Ten Commandments: Hertog Conversations with Leon Kass

In this conversation, award-winning educator and noted scholar Leon Kass discusses the Decalogue as the central event in the founding of Israel. Drawing from his upcoming book on Exodus, Dr. Kass develops a careful reading of these laws, their order, organization, and context and considers the significance of these laws for the nation of Israel specifically and for human flourishing generally.

This conversation was recorded via Zoom on June 24, 2020, and was moderated by Benjamin Storey (Furman University). This conversation was part of the 2020 Political Studies Program.