2017: Religion and Society: Bridging the Gaps
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Iconographic Evolution of Christ
(2017-04-01)The figure of Jesus Christ has been portrayed many different ways throughout the centuries. The representations start with a vague mixing of Christian and Pagan themes, because of the illegal status of Christianity. These ... -
A Study of the Basilica de San Isidoro, Leon
(2017-04-01)The tympanum above the south door of the Basilica de San Isidoro is a fascinating piece of Reconquest iconography in Spain from the 11th century. The date of the tympanum has been debated and though no specific date has ... -
The Papacy, the French Revolution and Napoleon
(2017-04-01)For the RSSO Conference on April 1, I would like to discuss the role of Popes Pius VI and VII during the French Revolution. Some issues involved are: what was the status of the Church in France before the Revolution; how ... -
The “Resurrection” of Hildegard of Binge: Complements of the Feminist, New Age, and Social Justice Movements
(2017-04-01)This paper examines Hildegard of Bingen’s journey from a 12 century Benedictine abbess, who was considered a visionary, composer, healer, theologian, prophetess, prolific writer, mystic, and spiritual warrior in the twelfth ... -
The Cult of Isis and Other Mystery Religions in Pompeii and the Roman World
(2017-04-01)The ancient site of Pompeii in the region of Campania in Italy provides an extensive insight into the lives of its inhabitants and broadly into Roman life. The archaeological evidence there has helped researchers learn the ... -
The Color of Soma: Vedic Mythology and Existence of a Tripartite Cognitive Color Schema
(2017-04-01)This investigation examines the ancient ritual drink Soma and encompassing Vedic mythology surrounding Soma practices and beliefs. The biochemical identity of Soma has long remained a mystery to scholars, though Ephedra ... -
Interfaith Leadership and How it Relates to Social Justice
(2017-04-01)This paper seeks to answer the questions: Why is interfaith leadership important in today’s society and Is interfaith leadership in fact an ideal way of promoting social justice. This is done by specifically analyzing Eboo ... -
Understanding Tibetan Religions Through Artistic Conventions
(2017-04-01)Buddhists believe in attaining enlightenment; gaining a special kind of knowledge or understanding. This is no easy task, but a more recent artistic convention helps to guide a devotee towards understanding the basics of ... -
The Concept of the Messiah and how it relates to the Jewish Leaders in the Jewish Scripture and Today
(2017-04-01)It has been argued that the Jewish peoples would not have been able to survive, as such, for so many centuries since they were a small community surrounded by those who did not share their faith. I am going to examine the ... -
Likeness Deified: Incarnate Christ and how His human nature avoids sinfulness
(2017-04-01)This paper compares begotten Jesus, second hypostases of the Trinitarian God, with man in order to draw conclusions in regards to man’s creation “in Our image, according to Our likeness.” The fundamental questions focus ... -
Chalcedonians and Monophysites: the Nature of Christ’s Incarnation and the Creation of a Schism
(2017-04-01)The Council of Chalcedon (451) was the fourth Ecumenical Council of the Christian church. It dealt with the issue of whether Jesus Christ in his incarnation had two natures or just one. The council resulted in a schism ...
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