Sacred Rituals of Movement Part 1 - Practice in the Ancient World

This is the first lecture in a two-part series exploring ritualized movement across religious and cultural traditions. Pilgrimages, processions, dancing and running have been central to sacred life in countless religions throughout history. At the same time, some traditions have prohibited dancing or discouraged attention to the body, criticizing such practices as detrimental to the religious life. Join archaeologist and religious studies scholar Dr. Robert Weiner to explore examples from the ancient world and the meaning behind these powerful and enduring forms of movement.

Maeve Hartney, Chief Program Officer of Massachusetts Road Scholar Programs, will lead a viewing of the online lecture at Abbot Public Library, followed by a discussion session. Registration is required and limited to 35. Please register for Part 1 at tinyurl.com/Sacred-Movement. The second part in this lecture series will take place on Monday, Sept. 29 at 1 p.m. Register for Part 2 at tinyurl.com/Sacred-Movement-2.

Can't attend in person? Please register for the program or join the Wait List. Everyone who is registered will be sent the recording.