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Witnesses to Faith? - Martyrdom in Christianity and Islam (Paperback)
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Witnesses to Faith? - Martyrdom in Christianity and Islam (Paperback)
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11 September 2001 in New York; 11 March 2004 in Madrid; 7 July 2005
in London: these dates remind us that suicide bombings, or
'martyrdom operations', have become the common coin of
international politics in the West. What exactly is meant by
'martyrdom' today, whether in Islam or Christianity? This book
tries to give an answer. Muslim and Christian scholars come
together to find a common understanding, based on the scriptures
and traditions of each faith, of martyrdom in today's violent
world. Part One presents the historical background and contemporary
relevance of each tradition. Part Two asks whether martyrs from one
tradition could be recognized as such by the other, as well as
discussing the practice of 'venerating' martyrs and examining two
dramas of martyrdom by twentieth century writers. Part Three
includes a study of martyrdom in Shia Islam and some short studies
of past and present suicidal operations. Three appendices reproduce
some classic discussions of martyrdom frequently referred to in the
book, plus a plea for non-violent options within the Muslim
tradition.
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