Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Apocalypticism

By Faculty of Arts and Humanities

The conference marks the final event of a project examining apocalyptic literature of Jews, Christians, and Muslims in the 7th-9th centuries

Location

University of Southampton Highfield Campus

University Road Southampton SO17 1BJ United Kingdom

Agenda

Monday 1 September
Tuesday 2 September
Wednesday 3 September

9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Refreshments

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Welcome and introduction

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Session 1

Helen Spurling


The Kenites in Nistarot Rabbi Shimon ben Yoḥai ...

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Session 1

David Cook


Nu'aym b. Hammad and the apocalyptic future of north Syrian Christians.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Session 2

Veroniker Wieser


Detangling Apocalyptic Patterns: Ambrose of Milan’s Interpretation of Gog-Magog and Its Political Connectivity.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Session 2

James Palmer


Apocalypse, Crisis, and Interfaith Relations in the Carolingian World

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Break

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Session 3

Helen Spurling

James Palmer


Apocalyptic as a literary phenomenon in the 7th-9th centuries: Workshop identifying and addressing methodological challenges and comparative analysis.

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Highlights

  • 2 days, 7 hours
  • In person

About this event

The aim is to bring together scholars from different disciplines to inspire innovative discussion about the nature of apocalypticism and Jewish-Christian-Muslim relations at the emergence of Islam.

This hybrid conference is taking place in person at the University of Southampton and online (link to follow).

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