Mysticism, Comparative Religion, and Christian Relations with Other Faiths
This seminar series marks the 50th anniversary of the death of R.C. Zaehner (1913-1974), Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions and Ethics and Fellow of All Souls (1952-1974), British agent in Tehran, Catholic convert, and a prolific and controversial writer on mystical experience, comparative religion, and the Christian encounter with other faiths. This series will explore Zaehner’s work and its legacy. Lectures will take place (unless indicated) on Thursdays at 4pm in Lecture Room 1 of the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. They will also be streamed online. For further info contact: fitzroy.morrissey@ames.ox.ac.uk
Type: Seminar Series
Series organisers:
Monsignor Dr. Michael Nazir-Ali (St Edmund Hall),
Anthony O'Mahony (Blackfriars Hall),
Fitzroy Morrissey (Pembroke College)
Timing: Thursdays at 4pm
Web Address:
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Talks:
Thursday 28 November 2024 (7th Week, Michaelmas Term)
Is All Mysticism the Same? R.C. Zaehner on mystical experience
Date: 28 November 2024, 16:00 - 18:00 (Thursday, 7th week, Michaelmas 2024)
Speaker
:
Monsignor Dr. Michael Nazir-Ali (St Edmund Hall)
Venue Details: Lecture Room 1
Organisers:
Fitzroy Morrissey (Pembroke College),
Anthony O'Mahony (Blackfriars Hall),
Monsignor Dr. Michael Nazir-Ali (St Edmund Hall)
Hosts:
TBA
Editor:
Fitzroy Morrissey