Tag Archives: Religion

American Ideals

Posted on July 4, 1993 by Steve Weiss

A discussion of religion in American education and the culture wars. 666 – American Ideals

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Culture in Focus

Posted on April 4, 1993 by Steve Weiss

William Brumfield discusses his work as a photographer and historian of Russian architecture. Alex Harris discusses his new book, Red White Blue and God Bless You, a photodocumentary of the landscapes, people, and culture of northern New Mexico. 653 – … Continue reading →

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Powerful Women

Posted on March 21, 1993 by Steve Weiss

Jean O’Barr discusses her new book, Engaging Feminism: Students Speak Up & Speak Out. Lynne Roller discusses mother goddesses in the ancient Mediterranean world. 651 – Powerful Women

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Public Poet, Public Critic

Posted on January 24, 1993 by Steve Weiss

Morris Dickstein discusses his new book, Double Agent: The Critic and Society (Oxford University Press). Linda Gregerson reads and talks about her poem, Line Drive Caught by the Grace of God. 643 – Public Poet, Public Critic

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Ritual and Myth, Then and Now

Posted on November 22, 1992 by Steve Weiss

A discussion of ritual play in ancient Greek religion and its contemporary echoes. A discussion of Old Norse and Germanic myths and their modern meanings. 634 – Ritual and Myth, Then and Now

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Reason and Religion

Posted on August 9, 1992 by Steve Weiss

A discussion Of George Marden’s new book, The Secularization of the Academy (Oxford University Press). A discussion of reason, religion, and the German philosopher Immanuel Kant. 619 – Reason and Religion

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Chinese Women & Wisdom

Posted on June 7, 1992 by Steve Weiss

Zhu Hong discusses contemporary literature by and about Chinese women. Victor Mair talks about his translation of the Tao Te Ching, the classic book of Chinese philosophy and religion. 610 – Chinese Women & Wisdom

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Religion and Narrative

Posted on December 22, 1991 by Steve Weiss

Monika Fludernik and Jan Fokkelman discuss history, myth, and biblical narrative. Gerald Strauss discusses the writing of religious history and Martin Luther, the Protestant reformer. 586 – Religion and Narrative

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Freedom and Religion

Posted on November 24, 1991 by Steve Weiss

Judge Noonan discusses North American law and the free practice of religion. 582 – Freedom and Religion

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Magical Mysteries

Posted on January 6, 1991 by Steve Weiss

Carmela Franklin discusses the lives of the saints and the concept of saintliness during the early Common Era. Sir Keith Thomas discusses his book, Religion and the Decline of Magic (Charles Scribner’s Sons). 536 – Magical Mysteries

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