Islam, Christianity and tradition: a comparative exploration
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Main Author: Netton, Ian Richard (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh Edinburgh University Press 2006
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
This book offers a unique comparative exploration of the role of tradition in Islam and Christianity. The idea of 'tradition' has enjoyed a variety of senses and definitions in Islam and Christianity, but both have cleaved at certain times to a supposedly 'golden age' of tradition from the past. In comparing the role of tradition in Islam and Christianity, the following key themes are explored: the roles of authority; Fundamentalism; the use of reason; Ijtihad (independent thinking); and original comparisons between Islamic Salafism and Christian Lefebvrism. The author suggests there has been
Preface and Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Notes; Bibliography of Works Cited; Index
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (1 volume)
ISBN:0748623914
0748630252
1280762527
9780748623914
9780748630257
9781280762529

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