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Liminal Spaces – Transitions between
Land, Sea & Sky in the Ancient Near East
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
In association with the workshop of the same name to be held at BANEA Conference 2016,
this edited volume will explore transitional zones between land, sea and sky, focussing in
particular on the concept of liminality or liminal spaces.
Papers arising from the workshop at BANEA 2016 will be peer-reviewed for publication
after the conference; however, in order to make this volume a more comprehensive study of
liminal spaces in the ancient Near East, I am also putting out a Call for Contributions for
abstracts for potential papers from scholars who may be unable to attend the conference.
This volume will aim, in particular, to consider liminal zones from the perspective of vision
and visuality– seeing beyond what is immediately visible – together with the cognitive
aspects through which the visual experience can be interpreted. Thus, papers relating to
visual imagery or visual interpretation of such transitional zones will be especially welcomed.
The theme of ‘Liminal Spaces – Transitions between Land, Sea and Sky in the Ancient Near
East’ might incorporate topics such as terrestrial structures v cosmic prototypes; numinous
intersections – gateways between heaven and earth; liminal zones as
inclusionary/exclusionary boundaries; and symbolic or mythological journeys or transitions
through liminal spaces to ‘places of no-return’. Multi-disciplinary approaches to the theme
will be favourably viewed, as too will comparative temporal or cross-cultural submissions.
Publication has now been confirmed by a leading academic publisher.
The papers will, preferably, be written in English, although I am willing to consider
submissions in either French or German. The word count, inclusive of references, should not
exceed 10,000 words, except by prior agreement. Publication guidelines will follow later.
In line with the terms of submission for the workshop, please submit a provisional title, plus
an abstract of no more than 500 words, together with your name, academic affiliation, and
contact details by the submission deadline of 30th September 2015 to [email protected].
Please clearly state whether your abstract is to be considered for presentation in the
workshop/publication, or publication alone.
The authors of chosen papers will be notified of the decision of the Workshop Co-ordinator
by 31st October 2015.
For further enquiries regarding the workshop and the edited volume, please contact Coordinator Cheryl Hart at [email protected]
Land, Sea & Sky in the Ancient Near East
CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
In association with the workshop of the same name to be held at BANEA Conference 2016,
this edited volume will explore transitional zones between land, sea and sky, focussing in
particular on the concept of liminality or liminal spaces.
Papers arising from the workshop at BANEA 2016 will be peer-reviewed for publication
after the conference; however, in order to make this volume a more comprehensive study of
liminal spaces in the ancient Near East, I am also putting out a Call for Contributions for
abstracts for potential papers from scholars who may be unable to attend the conference.
This volume will aim, in particular, to consider liminal zones from the perspective of vision
and visuality– seeing beyond what is immediately visible – together with the cognitive
aspects through which the visual experience can be interpreted. Thus, papers relating to
visual imagery or visual interpretation of such transitional zones will be especially welcomed.
The theme of ‘Liminal Spaces – Transitions between Land, Sea and Sky in the Ancient Near
East’ might incorporate topics such as terrestrial structures v cosmic prototypes; numinous
intersections – gateways between heaven and earth; liminal zones as
inclusionary/exclusionary boundaries; and symbolic or mythological journeys or transitions
through liminal spaces to ‘places of no-return’. Multi-disciplinary approaches to the theme
will be favourably viewed, as too will comparative temporal or cross-cultural submissions.
Publication has now been confirmed by a leading academic publisher.
The papers will, preferably, be written in English, although I am willing to consider
submissions in either French or German. The word count, inclusive of references, should not
exceed 10,000 words, except by prior agreement. Publication guidelines will follow later.
In line with the terms of submission for the workshop, please submit a provisional title, plus
an abstract of no more than 500 words, together with your name, academic affiliation, and
contact details by the submission deadline of 30th September 2015 to [email protected].
Please clearly state whether your abstract is to be considered for presentation in the
workshop/publication, or publication alone.
The authors of chosen papers will be notified of the decision of the Workshop Co-ordinator
by 31st October 2015.
For further enquiries regarding the workshop and the edited volume, please contact Coordinator Cheryl Hart at [email protected]
