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Conference Presentations by Daniela Coppola
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 22nd -23rd November 2024 - The aim of the workshop is to i... more Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 22nd -23rd November 2024 -
The aim of the workshop is to investigate and deepen the dynamics and the questions involved in the circulation of the cults of saints and martyrs from Italy to other areas of the Mediterranean and vice versa. Additionally, the objective is to analyse which exchanges and mutual influences these movements entailed and in which sources they can be found. In conclusion, the interest is directed towards the reasons why certain non-local cults became important in specific geographical areas and, in addition to the martyrs, if the cults of sanctified bishops or rather confessors around whom a cult developed and spread to areas far from their origins were also
spread and assimilated.
EABS Research Unit: Jews, Christians, and the Materiality of Mortuary Rituals in Late Antiquity
Studying material from Late Antiquity, it is nearly impossible to get past the attribution of a “... more Studying material from Late Antiquity, it is nearly impossible to get past the attribution of a “religious identity/category” to artifacts, especially artifacts retrieved from spaces for rituals such as funerary contexts. But, for many reasons, this systematic − but necessary? − use of religious classification can be a bit reductive. Our starting point here is to ask: is there potential for blurred lines? This session will consider funerary monuments for pagans, Jews, and Christians from multiple perspectives (e.g., epigraphic, iconographic, archaeological). This includes a wide variety of (portable) monuments, such as funerary reliefs (e.g. loculi), sarcophagi, gold glasses, lamps, and grave goods. We invite papers addressing especially, but not exclusively, the following questions: On which scholarly grounds do we assign certain types of monuments to pagans, Jews, or Christians, as opposed to their co-religionists? In which sense were these monuments embedded in their local cultures; in which sense could these take on distinctive features? How were patterns of commemoration inflected by overlapping categories of social organization, such as status, age, gender? In other words: how were epigraphic habits, iconographic codes, and display options appropriated, adapted, or even subverted on monuments for pagans, Jews, and Christians, to create suitable monuments for the diverse members of their communities? In which ways were these monuments widely comprehensible in their community, irrespective of one’s background, but potentially open to multiple perspectives, depending on one’s background? The session will serve as a platform for intellectual exchange and collaboration, allowing participants to present their research, engage in stimulating discussions, and foster links with colleagues. In order to establish an interdisciplinary forum, we would like to invite both theoretical/methodological papers and sample case studies from experts in various fields (e.g., Ancient History, Theology, Hebrew Bible Studies, Jewish Studies, New Testament Studies, Art History, Classical and Late Antique Archaeology). The abstract should clearly indicate the monuments presented and analyzed, the method(s) applied to this material, and how it contributes to our understanding of mortuary rituals in Late Antiquity. We particularly welcome papers on ongoing projects, dealing with multiple religious groups and perspectives. We plan to publish the outcomes of the research unit meetings in a format that suits the number of contributions and themes.
Call for Papers: International Workshop: Saints and martyrs between Italy and the Mediterranean i... more Call for Papers: International Workshop: Saints and martyrs between Italy and the Mediterranean in Late Antiquity: Movements, connections, and influences. 22-23 November 2024, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich
Investigating the Funerary Landscape in Late Antiquity: A Discussion of Theories and Methods The... more Investigating the Funerary Landscape in Late Antiquity: A Discussion of Theories and Methods
The aim of this session is to explore the plurality and diversity in mortuary material culture among Jews and Christians in Late Antiquity as embedded in their pagan context. The interdisciplinary approach and the discussion of theories and methods will bring together biblical studies and archaeological sources to investigate the funerary landscape of the Mediterranean. The planned session will serve as a platform for intellectual exchange and collaboration, allowing participants to present their research, engage in stimulating discussions, and foster connections with fellow academics. In order to establish an interdisciplinary forum, we would like to invite both theoretical/methodological papers and exemplifying case studies from experts in various fields (Ancient History, Hebrew Bible Studies, New Testament Studies, Classical and Late Antique Archaeology, Epigraphy). We encourage presenters to submit proposals that clearly state the material presented and analyzed in the paper, the method(s) applied to this material, and how this contributes to our understanding of mortuary ritual in Late Antiquity.
In welcher Beziehung stehen die Verstorbenen zu den Heiligen in der spätantiken neapolitanischen ... more In welcher Beziehung stehen die Verstorbenen zu den Heiligen in der spätantiken neapolitanischen Bilderwelt? Wurden die Porträts bereits zu Lebzeiten in Auftrag gegeben und wollen die Dargestellten dadurch ihre besondere Verbindung zu den Heiligen visualisieren? Oder wurden sie von den Angehörigen der Verstorbenen in Auftrag gegeben, sodass die Fresken auf einen Totenkult hinweisen, in dessen Zuge die Verstorbenen selbst zu Heiligen werden?
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 22nd -23rd November 2024 - The aim of the workshop is to i... more Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich, 22nd -23rd November 2024 -
The aim of the workshop is to investigate and deepen the dynamics and the questions involved in the circulation of the cults of saints and martyrs from Italy to other areas of the Mediterranean and vice versa. Additionally, the objective is to analyse which exchanges and mutual influences these movements entailed and in which sources they can be found. In conclusion, the interest is directed towards the reasons why certain non-local cults became important in specific geographical areas and, in addition to the martyrs, if the cults of sanctified bishops or rather confessors around whom a cult developed and spread to areas far from their origins were also
spread and assimilated.
EABS Research Unit: Jews, Christians, and the Materiality of Mortuary Rituals in Late Antiquity
Studying material from Late Antiquity, it is nearly impossible to get past the attribution of a “... more Studying material from Late Antiquity, it is nearly impossible to get past the attribution of a “religious identity/category” to artifacts, especially artifacts retrieved from spaces for rituals such as funerary contexts. But, for many reasons, this systematic − but necessary? − use of religious classification can be a bit reductive. Our starting point here is to ask: is there potential for blurred lines? This session will consider funerary monuments for pagans, Jews, and Christians from multiple perspectives (e.g., epigraphic, iconographic, archaeological). This includes a wide variety of (portable) monuments, such as funerary reliefs (e.g. loculi), sarcophagi, gold glasses, lamps, and grave goods. We invite papers addressing especially, but not exclusively, the following questions: On which scholarly grounds do we assign certain types of monuments to pagans, Jews, or Christians, as opposed to their co-religionists? In which sense were these monuments embedded in their local cultures; in which sense could these take on distinctive features? How were patterns of commemoration inflected by overlapping categories of social organization, such as status, age, gender? In other words: how were epigraphic habits, iconographic codes, and display options appropriated, adapted, or even subverted on monuments for pagans, Jews, and Christians, to create suitable monuments for the diverse members of their communities? In which ways were these monuments widely comprehensible in their community, irrespective of one’s background, but potentially open to multiple perspectives, depending on one’s background? The session will serve as a platform for intellectual exchange and collaboration, allowing participants to present their research, engage in stimulating discussions, and foster links with colleagues. In order to establish an interdisciplinary forum, we would like to invite both theoretical/methodological papers and sample case studies from experts in various fields (e.g., Ancient History, Theology, Hebrew Bible Studies, Jewish Studies, New Testament Studies, Art History, Classical and Late Antique Archaeology). The abstract should clearly indicate the monuments presented and analyzed, the method(s) applied to this material, and how it contributes to our understanding of mortuary rituals in Late Antiquity. We particularly welcome papers on ongoing projects, dealing with multiple religious groups and perspectives. We plan to publish the outcomes of the research unit meetings in a format that suits the number of contributions and themes.
Call for Papers: International Workshop: Saints and martyrs between Italy and the Mediterranean i... more Call for Papers: International Workshop: Saints and martyrs between Italy and the Mediterranean in Late Antiquity: Movements, connections, and influences. 22-23 November 2024, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich
Investigating the Funerary Landscape in Late Antiquity: A Discussion of Theories and Methods The... more Investigating the Funerary Landscape in Late Antiquity: A Discussion of Theories and Methods
The aim of this session is to explore the plurality and diversity in mortuary material culture among Jews and Christians in Late Antiquity as embedded in their pagan context. The interdisciplinary approach and the discussion of theories and methods will bring together biblical studies and archaeological sources to investigate the funerary landscape of the Mediterranean. The planned session will serve as a platform for intellectual exchange and collaboration, allowing participants to present their research, engage in stimulating discussions, and foster connections with fellow academics. In order to establish an interdisciplinary forum, we would like to invite both theoretical/methodological papers and exemplifying case studies from experts in various fields (Ancient History, Hebrew Bible Studies, New Testament Studies, Classical and Late Antique Archaeology, Epigraphy). We encourage presenters to submit proposals that clearly state the material presented and analyzed in the paper, the method(s) applied to this material, and how this contributes to our understanding of mortuary ritual in Late Antiquity.
In welcher Beziehung stehen die Verstorbenen zu den Heiligen in der spätantiken neapolitanischen ... more In welcher Beziehung stehen die Verstorbenen zu den Heiligen in der spätantiken neapolitanischen Bilderwelt? Wurden die Porträts bereits zu Lebzeiten in Auftrag gegeben und wollen die Dargestellten dadurch ihre besondere Verbindung zu den Heiligen visualisieren? Oder wurden sie von den Angehörigen der Verstorbenen in Auftrag gegeben, sodass die Fresken auf einen Totenkult hinweisen, in dessen Zuge die Verstorbenen selbst zu Heiligen werden?