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Divine Narratives: Exploring the Intersection of Poetry, Myth, and the Spiritual in Literature and Theatre

A special issue of Religions (ISSN 2077-1444). This special issue belongs to the section "Religions and Humanities/Philosophies".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 902

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Jamal Assadi

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Department of English, Sakhnin College, Sakhnin 3081000, Israel
Interests: literature studies; literary criticism; modern literature; comparative literature; fiction; critical theory; poetry; creative writing

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue seeks to explore the intricate relationship between divine narratives and their artistic expression in poetry, myth, literature, and theatre. Across cultures and historical epochs, literature and theatre have served as profound mediums for engaging with spiritual dimensions, mythological frameworks, and transcendent experiences. These works often address divine themes through direct invocation of deities, allegorical representations, or the existential struggles of human beings seeking meaning and connection.

We invite contributions that delve into the ways poetry, drama, and narrative texts negotiate the sacred and the profane, offering profound insights into spiritual aspirations, divine encounters, and mythic archetypes. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • The adaptation of ancient myths in modern literature;
  • The role of ritual and performance in theatrical productions;
  • Poetic explorations of spiritual transcendence, divine encounters, or inner conflict;
  • The intersection of mythological frameworks with contemporary narratives.

We particularly welcome interdisciplinary approaches that bridge religious studies, literary criticism, and performance theory. These perspectives will enrich our understanding of how divine narratives shape and reflect cultural and artistic practices.

By gathering diverse perspectives, this Special Issue aims to deepen the discourse on how literature and theatre remain vital spaces for negotiating spiritual and mythological questions. The project aspires to foster a high-quality peer-review process and produce a collection that expands critical perspectives on the interplay between divine narratives and artistic expression in both historical and contemporary contexts.

We request that, prior to submitting a manuscript, interested authors initially submit a proposed title and an abstract of 200-300 words summarizing their intended contribution. Please send this to the Guest Editor, or to the Assistant Editor of Religions. Abstracts will be reviewed by the Guest Editors for the purposes of ensuring proper fit within the scope of the Special Issue. Full manuscripts will undergo double-blind peer review.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Prof. Dr. Jamal Assadi
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • divine narratives
  • poetry and myth
  • spirituality in literature
  • the sacred and the profane
  • ritual and performance

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The Intertwining and Its Pretext Between the Stories of Solomon’s Copper Carafes and The City of Brass in Ancient Arabic Literature
by Saleh Abboud
Religions 2025, 16(3), 333; https://doi.org/10.3390/rel16030333 - 6 Mar 2025
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This article examines the intertextuality and shared origins of two prominent narratives in classical Arabic literature: the story of Solomon’s Copper Carafes and the tale of The City of Brass. Both narratives, which later appeared in combined form in Alf Laylah wa-Laylah [...] Read more.
This article examines the intertextuality and shared origins of two prominent narratives in classical Arabic literature: the story of Solomon’s Copper Carafes and the tale of The City of Brass. Both narratives, which later appeared in combined form in Alf Laylah wa-Laylah (One Thousand and One Nights), are laden with religious and mythological motifs that reflect broader cultural and theological concerns in the medieval Islamic world. This study attempts to answer the following question: “What are the common motives and ideas between the stories of Solomon’s Copper Carafes and The City of Brass in ancient Arabic literature?” By analyzing these stories as they appear in key sources of classical Arabic prose, this study investigates their shared themes and explores their potential common origins predating their Arabic textual forms. This study analyzes selected classical Arabic sources to demonstrate the narrative relationship between The City of Brass and Solomon’s Copper Carafes. It argues that both stories share a common origin predating their Arabic textual transmission. From a literary perspective, the tales of The City of Brass and Solomon’s Copper Carafes are prime examples of Islamic religious fiction, skillfully employing narrative devices to spread Islamic principles and beliefs. The stories are consistent with the core beliefs of Islam since they emphasize austerity, the certainty of death, and the primacy of monotheism. From a religious perspective, the intertwined stories of The City of Copper and Solomon’s Copper Carafes in Alf Laylah wa-Laylah provide a powerful example of how Islamic stories are inherently consistent with Islamic morality and beliefs. Full article
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