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Witnesses to Faith? - Martyrdom in Christianity and Islam (Hardcover, New Ed)
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Witnesses to Faith? - Martyrdom in Christianity and Islam (Hardcover, New Ed)
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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. But 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 recognised 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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