John Corrigan Knihy

Exploring the intellectual landscape of mid-eighteenth century Boston, this study delves into the lives and ideas of two prominent social and religious thinkers. It examines their contributions to the cultural and philosophical discourse of the time, highlighting their influence on society and the interplay between their beliefs and the evolving social fabric. The work offers insights into the historical context and the significance of their thoughts in shaping contemporary views.

This comparative introduction explores Judaism, Christianity, and Islam through seven common themes that highlight both their similarities and differences. It encourages critical thinking by examining the cultural contexts that shape religious meanings and the ongoing interpretative processes within each faith. Suitable for courses in Western and World Religions, the text offers a comprehensive framework for understanding these monotheistic traditions.

The book presents a fresh interpretation of Karol Wojtyla, also known as Pope John Paul II, highlighting his role as a transformative force in philosophical discourse. It challenges traditional views and prompts a reevaluation of the anthropological underpinnings of culture, suggesting that Wojtyla's contributions significantly impact our understanding of human identity and societal values.

The book explores how the emotional turn in scholarship has transformed the study of monotheistic religions, emphasizing the interplay between emotion and religious life. It integrates insights from various disciplines, highlighting how religion shapes emotional experiences and vice versa. By adopting a constructivist approach, the author examines the complexities of feelings in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, categorizing them into affect, emotion, and mixed emotions. This analysis reveals both the commonalities and distinctions across these faith traditions.

This comparative introduction examines Judaism, Christianity, and Islam through seven shared themes, fostering critical thinking about each tradition. It delves into the cultural contexts that shape religious meanings, highlighting both the similarities and differences among the three monotheistic faiths. The text emphasizes the dynamic process of interpretation within each religion, offering a nuanced understanding of their interconnectedness and distinct beliefs.

A provocative examination of how religious practices of forgetting drive white Christian nationalism.The dual traumas of colonialism and slavery are still felt by Native Americans and African Americans as victims of ongoing violence toward people of color today. In The Feeling of Forgetting , John Corrigan calls attention to the trauma experienced by white Americans as perpetrators of this violence. By tracing memory’s role in American Christianity, Corrigan shows how contemporary white Christian nationalism is motivated by a widespread effort to forget the role race plays in American society. White trauma, Corrigan argues, courses through American culture like an underground river that sometimes bursts forth into brutality, terrorism, and insurrection. Tracing the river to its source is a necessary first step toward healing.

Return to Sender. This collection of studies by American and European scholars explores the various ways in which Americ