Christine Shepardson

Distinguished Professor in the Humanities in the Department of Religious Studies at University of Tennessee Knoxville. Author of "A Memory of Violence: Syriac Christianity and the Radicalization of Religious Difference in Late Antiquity".

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Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 24min

Christine Shepardson, "A Memory of Violence: Syriac Christianity and the Radicalization of Religious Difference in Late Antiquity" (U California Press, 2025)

Christine Shepardson, a Distinguished Professor in the Humanities at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, dives into her groundbreaking work on the miaphysite Christians of late antiquity. She reveals how these early Christians navigated state violence and crafted narratives of resilience and martyrdom. The conversation explores the role of monasteries in preserving theological identity, the Council of Chalcedon's impact on community dynamics, and the radicalization of faith amidst sociopolitical turmoil. Shedding light on a crucial chapter of Christian history, Shepardson illustrates the enduring legacy of Syriac Christianity.

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