Religious History – Retrospect Journal

by Retrospect Journal 11/04/2021 0

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Historical time and the Enlightenment Re-imaginings of Moses and Solomon

Written by Inge Erdal. The nature of historical time has always been contested. Through the Enlightenment and nineteenth century, as European empires spread across the globe, writers slid between the boundaries of fiction and history, trying to unpack stories from the Bible.

by Retrospect Journal 04/04/2021 1

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The Power of Books- A History of Censorship, Banning and Burning

Written by Sophie Whitehead. Book censorship is a well-known practice often associated with overbearing political regimes. But the history of book censorship is extensive, and the politics behind censorship have remained the same for hundreds of years.

by Retrospect Journal 28/02/2021 0

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Lay Conflicts and Responses to the Protestant Reformation

Written by Nikita Nandanwad. Lay responses to the Protestant Reformation were wide-ranging. Some responded with violent iconoclasm whilst others syncretised their religious beliefs.

by Retrospect Journal 31/01/2021 1

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Rehabilitating Haitian Vodou

Written by Charlie Horlick. Haitian Vodou is a syncretic set of religious practices grounded in the experiences of Atlantic Slavery. They have been attacked since their very inception.