Islam from Text to Context: Occasional Papers in the Study of Islam and Other Faiths No.2 (2010) - Softcover

 
9780987079305: Islam from Text to Context: Occasional Papers in the Study of Islam and Other Faiths No.2 (2010)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0987079301 ISBN 13: 9780987079305
Publisher: Mst (Melbourne School of Theology), 2010

Synopsis

The papers in this volume fall into two parts. Part One addresses the much-discussed topic of jihad, providing various angles on this question. Part Two focuses upon particular countries and cultures. CONTENTS: (1) Introduction - Peter Riddell. (2) Fighting the Unbelievers: Various Perspectives on Qur'an 9:29 by Muslim Theologians - Denis Saveliev. (3) The Kharijites - John Kingsbury. (4) Greater and Lesser Jihad: Competing or Complementary Perspectives. (5) The Vision for Pakistan: Muslim State of Islamic State - John Bales. (6) A New Day for Islamist Politics in Modern Turkey - Richard Duncalfe. (7) Issues Affecting the Relationship between Islam and the State in Australia - Richard Bath. (8) Is Islam Compatible with 21st Century Western Values and Ideals? - Theo Kalmbach.

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Publisher
Mst (Melbourne School of Theology)
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0987079301
ISBN 13 
9780987079305
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
142
Editor
Riddell Peter