Insights from the Risale-i Nur: Said Nursi's Advice for Modern Believers - Couverture souple

Michel, Thomas

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1597842893 ISBN 13 : 9781597842891

Editeur : The Light Inc, 2013

Synopsis

Said Nursi (1878-1960) is the most influential figure in twentieth century Muslim scholarship and the author of the Risale-i Nur, a 6000 page commentary on the Holy Qur'an. This collection of essays written by Thomas Michel offers an insightful and comparative analysis into the life, thoughts and major writings of Said Nursi. After an opening chapter that provides an overview of Nursi's life and the author's first encounter with the Risale-i Nur, the following chapter outlines Nursi's views on Muslim relations with Christians and the possibility of dialogue and unity with the true followers of Christ. In this chapter, the author notes that Nursi called for unity and cooperation between the Muslim-Christian communities fifty years before the Vatican II called upon Christians and Muslims to recognise that they should move beyond the conflicts of the past and work together for the common good to build peace, establish social justice, defend moral values, and promote true human freedom. The next chapter compares the thoughts of Pope John Paul II with Nursi within the framework of pardon and peace. The essays then address themes such as modern civilisation, war and peace, justice, human responsibility, sincerity and dialogue. The final sections provide an invaluable and contemporary analysis of democracy and societal values, and the current state of societies. This book provides insight into a deep conversation taking place between a Catholic priest and a Muslim scholar. This sincere and humble collection of essays will be an indispensable reading for believers of all faiths and backgrounds with an interest in social and contemporary issues.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Fr. Thomas Michel was born in St. Louis, U.S.A., in 1941. He was ordained a Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of St. Louis in 1967. In 1969, he entered the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. After studying Arabic and Islamic studies in Egypt and Lebanon, he completed his studies and received a doctorate in Islamic theology at the University of Chicago. Fr. Michel worked for 13 years in the Vatican's Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, where he became Head of the Office for relations with Muslims. He served as Executive Secretary for the Office of Interreligious and Ecumenical Affairs, based in Bangkok, Thailand, and as Secretary for Interreligious Dialogue for the Jesuits, based in Rome. He taught at various universities throughout the world. He continues to teach in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

ISBNs and titles of author's previous books: A Christian View of Islam, 1570758603; A Christian looks at Islamic spirituality, 9713100077

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The Light Inc
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1597842893
• ISBN 13: 9781597842891
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 248
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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