Abstract
Religious ideologies are distinguished from non-religious ideologies but they are closely enough related that the proverb cuius regio, eius religio should be rephrased cuius regio, eius idealogia with wider application and truth. This chapter elaborates on the names for—and terms of address to—gods and their cohorts, which are comparable with those used for other powerful dominators such as sovereigns and dictators and their courts. All ideological taboos arise from perceived traducing of dogma, and/or insult to revered and/or intimidating persons, institutions, and objects. Focusing (where feasible) on the relevant applicable language, this chapter differentiates and discusses the taboos of heresy, blasphemy, and profanity, exemplifying from the histories and treatment of traitors, heretics, witches, martyrs, blasphemers, and profaners from the time of the Maccabees around 200 bce to the Charlie Hebdo massacre in 2015.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The Oxford Handbook of Taboo Words and Language |
| Editors | Keith Allan |
| Place of Publication | Oxford UK |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Chapter | 14 |
| Pages | 248-263 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Edition | 1st |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780198808190 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780198808190 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2019 |
Keywords
- Blasphemy
- Christianity
- Heresy
- Islam
- Judaism
- Martyrdom
- Names
- Profanity
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Religious and ideologically motivated taboos. / Allan, Keith.
The Oxford Handbook of Taboo Words and Language. ed. / Keith Allan. 1st. ed. Oxford UK : Oxford University Press, 2019. p. 248-263.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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AB - Religious ideologies are distinguished from non-religious ideologies but they are closely enough related that the proverb cuius regio, eius religio should be rephrased cuius regio, eius idealogia with wider application and truth. This chapter elaborates on the names for—and terms of address to—gods and their cohorts, which are comparable with those used for other powerful dominators such as sovereigns and dictators and their courts. All ideological taboos arise from perceived traducing of dogma, and/or insult to revered and/or intimidating persons, institutions, and objects. Focusing (where feasible) on the relevant applicable language, this chapter differentiates and discusses the taboos of heresy, blasphemy, and profanity, exemplifying from the histories and treatment of traitors, heretics, witches, martyrs, blasphemers, and profaners from the time of the Maccabees around 200 bce to the Charlie Hebdo massacre in 2015.
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KW - Islam
KW - Judaism
KW - Martyrdom
KW - Names
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