Bibliography: BIB39706

Key	BIB39706
Reference type	Book Section
Title	Understanding Traditional Discourses
Book title	Lights of 'Irfán : Papers Presented at the ‘Irfán Colloquia and Seminars, 21
Author	Borovicka, JoAnn
Year	2025
Publisher	'Irfán Colloquia ; Haj Mehdi Arjomand Memorial Fund
Place published	Evanston, IL
Abstract	Borovicka investigates the challenges and opportunities in interpreting traditional religious discourses in the modern world. The author examines historical narratives, particularly the allegorical nature of religious ivPreface stories. The chapter highlights how Bahá’í interpretations align with modern historical and hermeneutical approaches, suggesting that religious texts should be read with an awareness of their metaphorical and contextual meanings. She emphasizes the need to understand these discourses within their historical contexts and explores how they can be made relevant to contemporary issues. The article advocates for a balanced approach that respects traditional wisdom while adapting its teachings to modern circumstances.
Language	English
Keywords	INTERPRETATION; TRADITION; HISTORY; MEANING; METAPHOR
URL	https://irfancolloquia.org/lights21/
Pages	112–127
Section	7.