

David S. Powers and Eric Tagliacozzo, "Islamic Ecumene: Comparing Muslim Societies" (Cornell UP, 2023)
Dec 16, 2023
Scholars David S. Powers and Eric Tagliacozzo discuss 'Islamic Ecumene: Comparing Muslim Societies', examining shared practices and worldviews among Muslims. Topics include ethics, education, architecture, arts, modernization, political resistance, marriage, divorce, and death rituals. They emphasize the interdisciplinary approach used to understand Islamic identity and the impact of colonialism on Muslim communities. The speakers also explore the complexity and evolution of burial practices in Muslim societies. Future projects are discussed.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Understanding Islamic Ecumene
01:32 • 12min
Organizing Parts in the Volume to Emphasize Comparisons Across Muslim Societies
13:09 • 4min
Colonial Influence on Muslim Communities
16:57 • 6min
Complexity and Evolution of Muslim Burial Practices
23:21 • 5min
Discussion of Recent Volume and Future Projects
28:05 • 3min