Islam and Christian Theology
A Study of the Interpretation of Theological Ideas in the Two Religions (4 Volume Set)
by James W. Sweetman
(Paperback) (No longer our product)
(November 2002)
ISBN: 9780227172056
5.47 x 8.46 inches
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(Hardback) (No longer our product)
(November 2002)
ISBN: 9780227172858
5.47 x 8.46 inches
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A ground-breaking study in four volumes of the inter-relation between the theological teaching of Islam and that of the Christian Fathers and of mediaeval theologians. Available as four single volumes or as a four-volume set.
A ground-breaking four-volume study of the inter-relation between the theological teaching of Islam and the theological content in the teaching of the Christian Fathers and of medieval theologians. The first two volumes contain a preparatory historical survey down to the close of Christian ascendancy in the Near East, presenting the student with a complete view of the whole theological position as it was at the end of the period. The second two volumes then comprise a study of the subsequent medieval developments.
Part I, Volume 1 Foreword Section One: Interrelations of Christianity and Islam A. Relevant Historical Considerations B. The Evidence of the Qur'an C. Christianity and Muslim Tradition D. The Christian Theological Background to Early Islam Section Two: The Introduction of Philosophy into Islam A. The Translators and Their Work B. The Shorter Theology of Ibn Miskawaith Index of Subjects Index of Proper Names Index of Authors and Books Index of Scriptural Passages Passages from the Qur'an Arabic and Persian Words and Phrases Latin Words and Phrases Hebrew Words and Phrases Greek Words and Phrases Arabic Names for God Part I, Volume 2 The Theological Position at the Close of the Period of Christian Ascendency in the Near East Introduction A. The Being and Attributes of God B. The Grace of God C. Meditation D. Logos Doctrine, Prophecy and Scripture E. The Ordering of the Universe F. The World and Man G. Sin, Salvation and Judgement Conclusion Appendices: 1. Terms Used in Christological and Trinitarian Statements 2. Abrogation in the Qur'an 3. Analysis of the Vocabulary of the Qur'an on the Divine Will and Purpose Index of Subjects Index of Proper Names Index of Authors and Books Index of Scriptural Passages Index of Quranic References Index of Latin Words and Phrases Index of Greek Words and Phrases Index of Hebrew, Aramaic and Syriac Words Index of Arabic and Persian Words and Phrases Part II, Volume 1 Foreword to Part II Introduction I. The Eastern Church and Islam II. The Survival of Learning in the West III. The Latin West and Islam IV. The Quest for a New Understanding V. Polemical Climax Conclusion Index of Subjects Index of Proper Names Index of Authors and Books Index of Scriptural Passages Index of Quranic References Index of Latin Words and Phrases Index of Arabic Words and Phrases Part II, Volume 2 Foreword Introduction A. An Outline of the Growth of Kalam in Islam B. The Emergence of Ash'arite Orthodoxy and its Maturity in Al Ghazzali C. The Philosophical Criticism of Kalam - Ibn Rushd D. An Introduction to the Comparable Basic Ideas in Islam and Christian Scholasticism Conclusions Indexes Subjects Proper Names Authors and Books Quranic References Arabic Words and Phrases Latin Words and Phrases Greek Words and Phrases
- By (author) James W Sweetman
'...masterly work...' Shirley W. Madany, Middle East Resources
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