[Discussion] Sacred Imperialism: Hebrew Bible, New Testament, Qur'an

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CFP:Sacred Imperialism: Hebrew Bible, New Testament, Qur'an

ACLA 2005 Conference Theme:

"Imperialisms--Temporal, Spatial, Formal"
ACLA 2005 Conference:
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park PA
March 11-13, 2005
Submission Deadline: *October 15, 2004*

Three Panel Series Title:

"Sacred Imperialism: Possession, Conquest, Plenitude, and Power in the
Hebrew Bible, New Testament, and Qur'an"

The three sacred texts are the site of narratives that include the
conquest and possession of man by God, of nation and woman by man, and
of man by woman. This panel seeks to explore themes and formal
strategies relating to the successful construction of monotheism as a
trope for plenitude and power, both for nation and subjectivity.

Submit a one page abstract and a one page c.v. as an attachment via
email to sabbath@unlv.nevada.edu. A reply to the email will serve as
confirmation of receipt. Response regarding acceptance will be sent just
after ACLA deadline for full panel submission.

	Roberta Sabbath
Department of English
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4505 Maryland Parkway
Box 455011
Las Vegas, Nevada 89154-5011


Email: sabbathr@yahoo.com <mailto:sabbathr@yahoo.com>