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July 9, 2016

The Abeng – A Journal of Transdisciplinary Criticism – Inaugural Issue

Inaugural Issue – November, 2014 Once admiringly acknowledged, in the words of a Xhosa praise, as NguZanengxaki (“Bringer of Problems”), Charles H. Long’s work over the last fifty years has significantly explored and expanded the boundaries of the History of Religions. Born in Little Rock, […]

July 9, 2016

Remarks on the Launch of the Institute for Signifying Scriptures as independent organization

by Vincent L. Wimbush The following is a redacted version of remarks given by the Institute’s director on November 15, 2014. Welcome all to this auspicious occasion—the launch of the Institute for Signifying Scriptures (ISS) as independent organization.Boko Haram. The Islamic Maghreb. ISIS. Justice Scalia’s […]

July 9, 2016

Toasts on the Occasion of the Launch of the New ISS

November 15, 2014, Pasadena, California A Toast by Jacqueline Cogdell DjeDje: Good evening ladies and gentleman, my name is Jacqueline Cogdell DjeDje. I am pleased and honored to have been invited to participate in this historic occasion. I first met Vincent Wimbush in 2003-04 when […]

July 9, 2016

Katie Van Heest – Reflections on the ISS – Ten Years In

Hello, and welcome to the inaugural feature of what will be our ongoing series, “Reflections on the ISS.” Over the next several months, we will be posting a series of essays and personal reflections on the work produced by the ISS during its first decade. […]