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Johannes Zachhuber and Anna Marmodoro, eds., Gregory of Nyssa: On the Hexaemeron: Text, Translation, and Essays (Oxford UP, 2025)

This book presents Gregory of Nyssa's On the Six Days of Creation (In Hexaemeron) as a specimen of Early Christian phil... more

Is traditional American religion doomed?

Traditional religion in the United States has suffered huge losses in recent decades. The number of Americans identifying as "not religious" has increased remarkably. Religious affiliation, service attendance... more

From the end of the American Civil War to the start of World War II, the Protestant missionary movement unintentionally tilled the soil in which American Islamophobia would eventually take root. What ideas did missionaries in Islamic contexts pass on... more

Tinsel and Rust: How Hollywood Manufactured the Rust Belt (Oxford UP, 2025) tells the story of Hollywood's role in the shaping of the Rust Belt in the United States. During the 1970s and 1980s, filmic representations of shuttered auto plants, furloug... more

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Christian Smith
Professor of Sociology and the Founding Director of the Center for the Study of Religion and Society at the University of Notre Dame.
University of Notre Dame
Episode: Christian Smith, "Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Deanna Ferree Womack
Associate Professor of History of Religions and Interfaith Studies at Emory University, author of 'Re-Inventing Islam: Gender and the Protestant Roots of American Islamophobia'.
Emory University, Candler School of Theology
Episode: Deanna Ferree Womack, "Re-Inventing Islam: Gender and the Protestant Roots of American Islamophobia" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Michael D. Dwyer
Associate professor of media and communication at Arcadia University and author of Tinsel and Rust
Arcadia University
Episode: Michael D. Dwyer, "Tinsel and Rust: How Hollywood Manufactured the Rust Belt" (Oxford UP, 2025)
David Silkenat
Senior lecturer in American history at the University of Edinburgh, with research focusing on the social and cultural history of the American South.
University of Edinburgh
Episode: David Silkenat, "Scars on the Land: An Environmental History of Slavery in the American South" (Oxford UP, 2022)
James Lacey
Author and Hornet Chair of War Studies at the Marine Corps War College
Marine Corps War College
Episode: James Lacey, "Rome: Strategy of Empire" (Oxford UP, 2022)
Dr. Nina Wilén
Africa Director at the Egmont Royal Institute for International Relations and Associate Professor at Lund University
Egmont Royal Institute for International Relations
Episode: Nina Wilén, "Securitizing the Sahel: Analyzing External Interventions and Their Consequences" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Joseph P. Viteritti
Thomas Hunter Professor of Public Policy at Hunter College
Hunter College
Episode: Joseph P. Viteritti, "Radical Dreamers: Race, Choice, and the Failure of American Education" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Amie Thomasson
Daniel P. Stone Professor of Intellectual and Moral Philosophy at Dartmouth College
Dartmouth College
Episode: Amie Thomasson, "Rethinking Metaphysics" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Nerina Rustomji
Scholar of Islam and Muslim societies
Author of 'The Beauty of the Houri'
Episode: Nerina Rustomji, "The Beauty of the Houri: Heavenly Virgins and Feminine Ideals" (Oxford UP, 2021)

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Johannes Zachhuber, "Gregory of Nyssa: on the Hexaemeron: Text, Translation, and Essays" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Q: What makes Gregory's text different from other early Christian works?
Gregory's work reflects a unique engagement with philosophical texts, creating a bridge between classical sources and Christian thought, often showcasing sophisticated arguments ignored by earlier scholars.
Johannes Zachhuber, "Gregory of Nyssa: on the Hexaemeron: Text, Translation, and Essays" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Q: What kind of divergences do we see between Gregory and Basil's interpretations?
Gregory's approach often reflects a more allegorical interpretation as opposed to Basil's direct exegesis, indicating a shift in understanding and application of early Christian philosophy.
Johannes Zachhuber, "Gregory of Nyssa: on the Hexaemeron: Text, Translation, and Essays" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Q: What were some insights that Gregory still has to teach us today?
Gregory's insights include navigating creation ex nihilo and integrating Christian thought with natural sciences, while also dealing with philosophical traditions.
Christian Smith, "Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Q: Do you think, in the future, is there any path for traditional religion to be able to adapt itself without really losing its authenticity?
While he cannot predict the future, Christian believes that traditional religions will attempt to adapt to contemporary contexts, but their success is variable across different cultures.
Christian Smith, "Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Q: What do you think, let's say, of these socioeconomic changes such as higher education and individuality, how have they affected the religious landscape in America?
Christian discusses how the relationship between education and religiosity has changed, noting that higher education can decrease religious belief while also increasing involvement in some aspects of traditional religion.

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Featuring insightful conversations with authors affiliated with Oxford University Press, this podcast dives into a diverse range of topics primarily centered around literature, arts, and history. Each episode includes interviews where authors discuss their latest books, exploring significant themes and ideas that resonate through their works. This series provides listeners not only with a deeper understanding of the texts but also the context behind their creation, making it a valuable resource for book lovers and those interested in academic discussions. The podcast is distinctive in that it connects literary analysis with current events and cultural commentary, often shedding light on underrepresented narratives or innovative scholarly pe... more

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