In Late Antiquity, there was no “Bible” and the level of literacy was low. Yet, “biblical texts” were used and interpreted in multiple contexts. This research unit studies biblical receptions in Late Antiquity (ca. 1st–7th centuries CE) in the widest sense of the term. What texts were considered “biblical”? How did the ancients relate to authoritative texts and use them? What impact did these texts have on their readers’ lives?
Inspired by discussions on lived religion, the research unit aims to broaden the focus from the dominant to the margins and to reconstruct a diversity of perspectives on scriptures in Late Antiquity. We emphasize the situatedness of texts in particular socio-historical, cultural and geographical locations, appreciating the corporeality of the past.
We invite papers that examine scriptures and their receptions in Late Antiquity as “lived”. We especially welcome contributions that are informed by culture and gender critical approaches as well as the framework of lived religion.
For the 2020 Conference in Wuppertal, August 3-6, 2020, the Lived Scriptures in Late Antiquity research unit invites papers on any aspect related to scriptural traditions and biblical receptions in Late Antiquity. We especially welcome papers that deal with questions pertaining to gender and/or other social identities.
Please note that the call for papers is open until February 20. To submit a proposal, please visit https://www.eabs.net/EABS/Conferences/Wuppertal_2020/EABS/Conferences/W…
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask Susanna Asikainen, susanna.asikainen@helsinki.fi or Outi Lehtipuu, outi.lehtipuu@helsinki.fi