Every other conference setting will be a disappointment after today!
I’m here in Växjö where the Teleborg Castle is used for conferences!
Knut, my wonderful PhD adviser, invited me to be part of a conference hosted by Linnaeus University. While Knut is unable to join us, Hoyce, from our Maasai and the Bible research group, is here from Stavanger.
The main part focuses on miniature religious texts, with research presented on mini books from the Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and Sikh traditions. Researchers are here from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, USA (3, not including me), and Canada. If you add countries of origin, then include Germany and Tanzania.
I learned a lot! And what a wonderful day of royal treatment (and way too easy access to chocolate)! The dinner was exquisite and held at a banquet table with silver candelabras!
Tomorrow, the conference continues and includes our group of scholars, “Religious Texts in Global Contexts,” with discussions of other projects beyond miniature books. I’ve been invited by Knut to submit a chapter for a book.
With blessings,
Beth
Wow, and again I say, WOW! Sure beats any hotel I’ve been in!
So glad for you, envious of the unlimited chocolate, rejoicing in the opportunity to write and contribute!!
I know Germany is known for its castles, but is Sweden?
Cooooooool! Can people still find these mini-books for sale? Legit ones?