Scripture, Reason, and the Contemporary Islam-West Encounter: Studying the "Other", Understanding the "Self"

Koshul, Basit Bilal (Editor)/ Kepnes, Steven (Editor)

ISBN 10: 1403975353 / ISBN 13: 9781403975355

Published by Palgrave Macmillan, 2007

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228 pages. 8.25x5.75x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Scripture, Reason, and the Contemporary Islam-West Encounter: Studying the "Other", Understanding the "Self"
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1403975353
• ISBN 13: 9781403975355
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.39 kilograms

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Synopsis

The unique essays in this collection use the underlying allegiance to scripture in Islam, Judaism, and Christianity to underscore the deep affinities between the three monotheistic traditions while at the same time encouraging respect for the differences between the traditions to be preserved.

About the Author

STEVEN KEPNES is Murray W. and Mildred K. Finard Chair of Jewish Studies and Professor and Chair, Department of Religion, Colgate University, USA.

BASIT BILAL KOSHUL is Assistant Professor, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Pakistan.