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Theology and Religion Isolation Conversations

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3rd and 4th century social distancing in the desert

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An Isolation Conversation with Jenn Strawbridge, Caird Fellow in Theology: ‘During the great persecution of the emperor Decius around 250 CE, a Christian man from Thebes named Paul fled to the desert and took up residence in a cave.’

Mosque

Doing Community in Isolation: Mosques, Mecca and One Direction

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An Isolation Conversation with Dr Alex Henley: ‘Global lockdown threatens something of an existential crisis for many Muslims. How do you do Islam when mosques are closed and pilgrimages to Mecca are suspended?’

Revelation

Isolation and Revelation

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An Isolation Conversation with Professor Alison Salvesen, Supernumerary Fellow in Oriental Studies: ‘Many religious traditions have seen periods of self-isolation as necessary for spiritual progress.’