Islam from Text to Context

Peter Riddell (Director of the Centre for Islamic Studies and Muslim-Christian Relations, London Bible College)

ISBN 10: 0987079301 / ISBN 13: 9780987079305

Published by Mst Press, AU, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Islam from Text to Context
• Publisher: Mst Press, AU
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0987079301
• ISBN 13: 9780987079305
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 15.24W x 0.76H x 22.86D centimeters 15.24 centimeters width by 0.76 centimeters height by 22.86 centimeters depth
• Weight: 200 grams

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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.