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Scriptural Reasoning Session: Reading from the Margins

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1: Scriptural Reasoning Unit

William Young, Endicott College, Presiding

Abstract for Online Program Book (maximum 150 words)

This session will introduce the practice of Scriptural Reasoning (SR), an interfaith study practice that gathers people of different faiths around short scriptural texts from the three Abrahamic traditions. This year, our SR session will consider texts that address themes of margins in the Quran, the Hebrew Bible, and the New Testament.

Papers

  • Mubashir Abbasi, University of Virginia

    Quran chapter 104, verses 1-7

    Abstract

    This session will introduce the practice of Scriptural Reasoning (SR), an interfaith study practice that gathers people of different faiths around short scriptural texts from the three Abrahamic traditions. The text from the Quran through which we will engage themes of margins is chapter 104, verses 1-7.

  • Daniel Weiss, University of Cambridge

    Leviticus 19:5-10

    Abstract

    This session will introduce the practice of Scriptural Reasoning (SR), an interfaith study practice that gathers people of different faiths around short scriptural texts from the three Abrahamic traditions. The text from the Hebrew Bible through which we will engage themes of margins is Leviticus 19:5-10.

  • Kelly Figueroa-Ray, Hamline University

    Matthew 14:13-21

    Abstract

    This session will introduce the practice of Scriptural Reasoning (SR), an interfaith study practice that gathers people of different faiths around short scriptural texts from the three Abrahamic traditions. The text from the New Testament through which we will engage themes of margins is Matthew 14:13-21.

  • Nauman Faizi, LUMS University

    "Scriptural Reasoning as an Academic Practice"

    Abstract

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Business Meeting
Kelly Figueroa-Ray, Hamline University, Presiding
Laurie Zoloth, University of Chicago, Presiding

Sabbath Observance

Saturday (all day)
Sunday morning

Full Papers Available

No
Program Unit Options

Session Length

90 Minutes

Schedule Preference

Sunday, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Schedule Preference Other

Pref is Sunday. If not Sunday, then Monday.
Schedule Info

Monday, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Tags

Hebrew Bible
New Testament
Quran
The Quran
inter-Abrahamic dialogue
interfaith dialogue
interreligious dialogue
scriptural reasoning
Scripture
scriptural reasoning Scripture interreligious dialogue interfaith dialogue
academic inquiry

Session Identifier

A25-325