Orientalistics: Podcast on Language, Religion and Culture
Farshid DelshadI am a linguist and scholar of Middle Eastern studies by profession, and in this podcast I offer a wide range of topics with a particular focus and historical linguistics, culture, religion and languages of the Middle East and the world of Islam. However, you might find here also philological subjects on Indo-European linguistics and Caucasian studies.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 158 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | Society & CulturePhilosophy | ||||
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Suicide bombings committed in the name of Islam have no theological, ethical, or intellectual justification. Islamic texts explicitly forbid suicide and the killing of innocents, and claims that such acts lead to Paradise or rewards are fabrications.... more
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A thoughtful exploration of language, religion, and culture with a clear focus on the Middle East and Islam, often weaving linguistic analysis with historical context. Episodes frequently tackle identity, etymology, and geopolitical issues, from how Arab identity is understood to the origins of sacred place names, and from the history of religious terms to contemporary human rights conversations. The show stands out for connecting philology and cultural narratives, inviting listeners to question assumptions about language, religion, and regional politics while offering nuanced perspectives likely to appeal to scholars, students, and professionals in linguistics, Middle Eastern studies, and intercultural research.
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