July 9, 2016
Yes, I agree that “religion” and “theology” are categories that dull the analysis and turn people off—specialists and the general public alike. So your offering of “scripturalism” and “scripturalization” (maybe the former a subcategory of the latter) addresses a real problem in cultural engagement, whether […]
July 9, 2016
The recent article in the NYT (“ISIS Enshrines a Theology of Rape,” August 13, 2015) about the rape of Yazidi girls and women by elements within ISIS and their appeal to the Quran for its justification rendered me at first nearly paralyzed and without words. […]
July 9, 2016
Hello, and welcome to our continuing series, “Reflections on the ISS.” This series features personal essays and informal ruminations on the past, present and future work of the ISS. While all of the posts have been written by scholars and intellectuals of a variety of […]
July 9, 2016
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. […]
July 9, 2016
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
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 […]