Multidisciplinary Approaches and the Gospels


Fri Nov 22
3:30 - 5:30 PM
Indigo 202B (Second Level) - Hilton Bayfront

What happens when religious discourse becomes religious polemic, and how can we understand it further? In 2024 the Multidisciplinary Approaches to the Gospels will start a focus on religious polemic, considering how different methodological approaches to polemic in narrative may illuminate and elucidate varying interpretations, and potentially different approaches to understanding and resolving enmity. In 2024 we have a panel of invited papers to consider the polemical nature of the trial and crucifixion scene in the Gospel of John (18:38–19:37). What can varying approaches teach us? Questions may be directed to Chris Porter ([email protected]) or Elizabeth Shively ([email protected]).

Christopher Porter, Trinity College - Parkville, Presiding

Christopher Skinner, Loyola Chicago
Literary Critical Approach to Polemic in John 18:38–19:37 (25 min)

Laura Hunt, Spring Arbor
Cognitive Blending Approach to Polemic in John 18:38–19:37 (25 min)

Christopher Porter, Trinity College
Socio-scientific Approaches to Polemic in John 18:38–19:37 (25 min)

J. Brian Tucker, Moody Theological Seminary, Respondent (15 min)

Discussion (30 min)