Islam, Christianity and Tradition: A Comparative Exploration - Couverture souple

Netton, Ian Richard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0748623922 ISBN 13 : 9780748623921

Editeur : Edinburgh University Press, 2006

Synopsis

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, key themes are explored: *The roles of authority *Fundamentalism *The use of reason *Ijtihad (independent thinking) *Original comparisons between Islamic Salafism and Christian Lefebvrism The author suggests there has been a chain of thinkers from classical Islam to the twentieth century who share a common interest in ijtihad (or independent thinking). Drawing on past and present evidence, and using Christian tradition as a focus for contrast and comparison, the author highlights the seemingly paradoxical harmony between tradition and itjihad in Islam. The author draws on a variety of primary and secondary sources including contemporary newspaper and journal articles, documents and letters, adding an immediacy to a lucid and stimulating text.Key Features *Proposes a new vocabulary for the articulation of Islam *Offers original comparisons between Salafism and Lefebvrism *Highlights the paradoxical harmony between tradition and itjihad in Islam *Articulates the yearning amongst today's Muslim and Christian traditionalists for a revival of a 'golden age' from whence, they believe, all good traditions derive

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Edinburgh University Press
• Date d'édition: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0748623922
• ISBN 13: 9780748623921
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256