Mysticism, Comparative Religion, and Christian Relations with Other Faiths:
R.C. Zaehner (1913-1974) on Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, and Islam
Convenors: Fitzroy Morrissey (Pembroke), Msgr. Michael Nazir-Ali (St Edmund Hall), Anthony O’Mahony (Blackfriars)
This seminar series marks the 50th anniversary of the death of R.C. Zaehner (1913-1974), Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions and Ethics and Fellow of All Souls (1952-1974), British agent in Tehran, Catholic convert, and a prolific and controversial writer on mystical experience, comparative religion, and the Christian encounter with other faiths. This series will explore Zaehner’s work and its legacy. Lectures will take place (unless indicated) on Thursdays at 4pm in Lecture Room 1 of the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. They will also be streamed online.