In Jewish theology, an aura of heresy still clings to the metaphor of God as mother.
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Constituting Religion
Deepening the “zero-sum binary”
June 13, 2019
Via Islamic finance, “rites” have increased their power over “rights” in Malaysia.
June 13, 2019
Rethinking public religion: Word, image, sound
Creating new Sufi publics at an old Sufi shrine
June 11, 2019
[M]odern Sufis have recognized the importance of music and the arts as a recruitment tool for forming a new Sufi public, not only through cultural events that draw large audiences but also…
June 11, 2019
Divine motherhood
Martha, Mary, Meister Eckhart: A mystical provocation to mothers as host bodies
June 10, 2019
Theological and popular conceptions of motherhood have shifted significantly over the centuries, reflecting accompanying political motives and holding powerful implications for women. Two core themes in these shifts are the relationship between…
June 10, 2019
Constituting Religion
Liberal rights and religious rites
June 6, 2019
While Constituting Religion provides a detailed case study of Malaysia, the argument Moustafa develops has important implications for much of the Muslim world.
June 6, 2019
Constituting Religion
Constituting Religion—An introduction
June 6, 2019
Most Muslim-majority countries have legal systems that are meant to embed religion in state law. In many cases, the broad outlines of these legal frameworks are an enduring legacy of colonialism.
June 6, 2019
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