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apostolic messages unequivocally specifies the basic features for the individual. The Christian doctrine of ‘personalism’ which was not known in the Greek and Roman anthropology viewed the person as a unique phenomenon and simultaneously containing the essence of being. The personalism doctrine entails practical attitudes to personal development in individual and social aspects – disclosing of ‘talents’, freedom, solidarity, responsibility, formation of humanistic values. The sociologists of religion analyzing the features of the religious person in Orthodoxy make an accent on communitarian character of values in Orthodox community which are represented by researchers as prevailing above individual features. Some researchers try to show that group values and relations for the orthodox person is more important than selfdevelopment of the person, and the value of religious authority is more important than personal religious creativity. Within the framework of this report the attempt to make the bilateral analysis of values for personal development of the Christian will be made, being based on theoretical approach of Christian anthropology and results of 3 case-studies in 2004, 2006, and 2007 which have been conducted by the author in the Western Belarus (Brest) in Orthodox community. The case-study results show the independent description by respondents the social and individual features and values inherent to them as individuals and group members. The results of case-studies in many respects change the settled stereotypes concerning individual and group values and features of modern Christians which are represented in contemporary sociological literature concerning the features of Orthodox believer, still leaving many questions open for sociologists. Real picture of social and individual values, reproducing in Christian community, helps to understand the basis for formation of the type of personality and social organization and also value dynamics of Christian culture today. Johannes Bronkhorst, University of Lausanne, Switzerland Rites without Symbols or What can we learn from the Vedic Horse Sacrifice? 56 Wed 16 th , 15.20, Classroom 12 “Rituals are symbolic actions.” This and similar statements occur again and again in the scholarly literature on ritual. This paper presents a critical reflection on this claim, by concentration on a number of recognized rituals which, either as a whole or in part, are quite independent of any form of symbolism. Point of departure will be the Vedic Horse Sacrifice, in which a ruler lets a horse roam freely for a year in territories of neighbouring rulers. The neighbouring rulers need to study very little symbolism to understand that the fact that they cannot, or dare not, stop the horse establishes the sacrificing king as their superior. There are numerous other examples of this and similar kinds, enough to oblige scholars to rethink their understanding of ritual. Pamela Brubaker, Pennsylvania State University, USA Scriptures Embraced by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Tue 15 th , 10.00, Classroom Aula Magna Unique to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ is considered a sacred work of scripture comparable to the Holy Bible. Referred to as the keystone of this religion, the Book of Mormon provides insight into God’s dealings with a people who once lived on the American continent. The book of Doctrine
and Covenants is another scriptural text utilized by Latter-day Saints, which consists of revelations and declarations of more modern origin. An additional compilation of scripture that teaches about various aspects of this faith is the Pearl of Great Price. This book is comprised of translations, revelations, and narrations of both modern and ancient accounts. The principles, stories, and insights found in all three of these books, along with the Holy Bible, are regularly studied by church members. Not only do church leaders and members teach from all four books of scripture, but one of the church’s missions is to share these books with all people, including those of other faiths. In an effort to provide greater understanding into how Latterday Saints use these books of scriptures, this study examines how leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ teach from the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. Semiannually, members of the Church from around the world gather to hear instruction and counsel from church leaders in Salt Lake City, Utah, at General Conference. Over a two-day period church leaders take turns speaking during four two-hour conference sessions to all church members. These conference sessions are broadcast via satellite, transmitted through the Internet, or viewed live from the conference center in Salt Lake City. Each conference is comprised of talks from general authorities, which consists of the first presidency (the president/prophet of the church and his two counselors) and the quorum of the twelve apostles. Other general authorities and general auxiliary leaders beyond these 15 leaders who regularly speak during this two-day period include members of the quorums of the seventy and general presidencies who preside over the Relief Society, Young Women, Young Men, Primary, Sunday School, and Bishopric organizations. Local or regional church leaders are not asked to speak at these meetings. Following the conference, the speeches are translated into more than 85 languages and distributed worldwide through church magazines or in video and audio files online. The messages delivered by these leaders regularly reference and are grounded in principles found in the Holy Bible, the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price. Using a content analysis, this study will provide insight into the speeches delivered during the four main sessions of General Conference over a five-year period and explore how church leaders regard the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, the Pearl of Great Price, and the Holy Bible. Specifically, this study will examine the books of scripture church leaders refer to most often as well as what and how they teach from multiple scriptural texts. From this analysis, insights into what church leaders teach members concerning the importance of the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price in relation to the Holy Bible will also be discussed. Tue 15 th , 9.20, Classroom 9 Ann af Burén, University of Södertörn, Sweden Religion and Sexuality – Negotiating Islam and Homosexuality at the Borders of Europe Turkey, through its geographical position in both Europe and in the Middle East, is not separated from “western” societies and the concepts developed there. There is a longstanding tradition of intercultural meetings, cultural appropriation, and reinterpretation in both directions – processes that not only are reflected in religious affairs but also among groups of sexual minorities. This paper explores in what way religion has shaped the notion of sexuality for “homosexual” Muslims in Istanbul. My expectation is that by discussing these questions we will not only learn about the local context, but also about the European situation, European notions about religion and religious subjects and about sexuality and sexual categories, whatever they might be. 57
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CONTENTS Programme ................
Page 5 and 6: Mon 14 th , Main Hall of University
Page 7 and 8: Giovanni Filoramo, University of To
Page 9 and 10: some trends of thought between the
Page 11 and 12: PANEL 2 Tue 15 th , 15.00-17.00, Cl
Page 13 and 14: 12.00 Discussion 15.00 Francisco Di
Page 15 and 16: PANEL 5 Tue 15 th , 9.00-12.20, Cla
Page 17 and 18: Baraldi Luca Dalle parole al reale:
Page 19 and 20: PANEL 8 Tue 15 th , 15.00-17.00, Cl
Page 21 and 22: of Isis/Sarapis Cult 17.40 Ilaria R
Page 23 and 24: PANEL 11 Wed 16 th , 11.00-12.20 /
Page 25 and 26: PANEL 12 Wed 16 th , 9.00-12.20, Cl
Page 27 and 28: 15.00 Cristiana Facchini Orientalis
Page 29 and 30: PANEL 15 Wed 16 th , 15.00-18.00, C
Page 31 and 32: SUMMARY OF SESSIONS SESSION 1 “Re
Page 33 and 34: Chair Prof. Lietta De Salvo 15.00 T
Page 35 and 36: 16.20 Discussion 16.40 Oliver Schar
Page 37 and 38: Chair Prof. Armin Geertz 15.00 Olga
Page 39 and 40: SESSION 4 Europe: centre for the
Page 41 and 42: ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS Domenico Accori
Page 43 and 44: Mustafa Alici, University of Rize,
Page 45 and 46: sanctuaries visited and maintained
Page 47 and 48: methodological questions of how cou
Page 49 and 50: extent he demostrates a degree of a
Page 51 and 52: Jenny Berglund, Södertörn Univers
Page 53 and 54: Jaco Beyers, University of Pretoria
Page 55: dell’Europa Centrale. Ad esempio
Page 59 and 60: 1. la costituzione e la conduzione
Page 61 and 62: Charles Carter, University of Borde
Page 63 and 64: Gian Mario Cazzaniga, University of
Page 65 and 66: Horia Corneliu Cicortas, University
Page 67 and 68: Paola Corrente, Complutense Univers
Page 69 and 70: Novecento, caratterizzandosi come u
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Page 73 and 74: studies according to our history an
Page 75 and 76: Carla Del Zotto, University of Roma
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Page 79 and 80: scholarly field, their biographical
Page 81 and 82: Giorgio Ferri , University of Roma
Page 83 and 84: Nikita Gaiducov, University of Mosc
Page 85 and 86: Giancarlo Germanà Bozza, Accademia
Page 87 and 88: elief for the cult-statue. We may t
Page 89 and 90: of science” is connected to “pr
Page 91 and 92: Palatin : il s’agit de la Curia S
Page 93 and 94: Hans Thomas Hakl, independent schol
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Page 97 and 98: Felice Israel, University of Genova
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Ivar Kh. Maksutov, Moscow State Uni
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109 these dangers is a dead who, th
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Marcello Massenzio - Andrea Alessan
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113 and their relationship. Liturgi
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115 and/or legitimate the lenitive
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Susanne Olsson, Södertörn Univers
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119 established traditional religio
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121 personaggi in vista del mondo i
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123 propone una questione fondament
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Ilaria Ramelli, University “Catto
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Jörg Rüpke, University of Erfurt,
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129 introducen elementos orientales
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- The aim of both religions remains
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133 offer the opportunity to observ
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Isabella Solima, University of Heid
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137 schools, the teacher training a
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Berit Thorbjørnsrud, University of
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epresentatives of the Roman church
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Natallia Vasilevich, independent sc
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145 Neptunus), Dubo, -onis (probabi
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