Religion and Philosophy in Antiquity
We would like to inform you that our seminar on Religion and Philosophy in Antiquity is currently accepting proposals for four different sessions at the SBL Annual Meeting in San Diego in November 23–26
- Fresh Perspectives on Early Christianity and Cynicism: This session aims to explore the similarities and differences between imperial Cynicism and early Christian works, focusing on their respective ideas, ethics, and practices.
- Notions of Freedom: This joint session with the Pseudepigrapha Unit will critically examine the concept of freedom in ancient religious-philosophical traditions, including aspects of freedom of choice and freedom of speech. The panel will explore how these ideas are reflected also in Jewish and Christian pseudepigrapha. Various contexts of freedom, including metaphysical, cultural, ethical, and political aspects, will be discussed.
- Biblical Inspiration and Ancient Religious Philosophical Discourses: This session, in conjunction with the SBL Unit Biblical Exegesis from Eastern Orthodox Perspectives, will delve into how Hellenistic Jewish and Early Christian authors understood the transmission of divine knowledge, focusing on inspiration, divination (referring also to the role of dreams).
- Definitions of Superstition: This session will discuss technical terms and concepts used to describe forms of superstition in ancient religious and philosophical discourses.
The Call for Papers closes on March, 20.
Submit here: https://www.sbl-site.org/meetings/AnnualMeeting.aspx
Furthermore, we invite you to explore further relevant international seminars and projects regarding ancient philosophy and religion through our website: : https://www.etf.uni-bonn.de/de/religion-and-philosophy
We look forward to receiving your proposals and to your participation in these enriching discussions.
Best regards also in the name of the rest members of the steering committee
Co-chairs
Athanasios Despotis (University of Bonn) Isidoros Katsos (University of Athens)
SBL Seminar on Religion and Philosophy in Antiquity