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Michael Kinnamon
Longtime theologian and former head of the National Council of Churches who has turned to fiction writing; author of A Rooftop in Jerusalem.
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Oct 12, 2025
• 1h 8min
Philip Graubart, "Here There Is No Why" and Philip Graubart "Here There Is No Why"
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Michael Kinnamon is a longtime theologian and former head of the National Council of Churches, now a fiction writer with his novel, A Rooftop in Jerusalem. Philip Graubart is a rabbi and novelist exploring Holocaust memory through his work, Here There Is No Why. They discuss the emotional complexities of their characters, the power of fiction to foster empathy, and the intertwining of personal narratives with historical events. Their works also delve into interreligious encounters and the nuances of love amid conflict, illustrating how literature can bridge divides.
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