Freedom - Christian and Muslim Perspectives (Paperback)

A unique interreligious dialogue provides needed context for deeper understanding of interfaith relations, from ancient to modern times Freedom is far from straightforward as a topic of comparative theology. While it is often identified with modernity and even postmodernity, freedom has long been an important topic for reflection by both Christians and Muslims, discussed in both the Bible and the Qur'an. Each faith has a different way of engaging with the idea of freedom shaped by the political context of their beginnings. The New Testament emerged in a region under occupation by the Roman Empire, whereas the Qur'an was first received in tribal Arabia, a stateless environment with political freedom. Freedom: Christian and Muslim Perspectives, edited by Lucinda Mosher, considers how Christian and Muslim faith communities have historically addressed many facets of freedom. The book presents essays, historical and scriptural texts, and reflections. Topics include God's freedom, human freedom to obey God, autonomy versus heteronomy, autonomy versus self-governance, freedom from incapacitating addiction and desire, hermeneutic or discursive freedom vis-a-vis scripture and tradition, religious and political freedom, and the relationship between personal conviction and public order. The rich insights expressed in this unique interfaith discussion will benefit readers-from students and scholars, to clerics and community leaders, to politicians and policymakers-who will gain a deeper understanding of how these two communities define freedom, how it is treated in both religious and secular texts, and how to make sense of it in the context of our contemporary lives.

General

Imprint:	Georgetown University Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 2021
Editors:	Lucinda Mosher
Contributors:	Rosalee Velloso Ewell • Tuba Isik • Azza Karam • Abdullah Saeed • Lejla Demiri • Martin Nguyen • Christopher M. Hays • Susan Eastman • Jonathan Chaplin
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	264
ISBN-13:	978-1-64712-128-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Comparative religion Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Islam Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Theology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Theology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian theology > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Islam Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Comparative religion Books > Christianity > Christian theology
LSN:	1-64712-128-0
Barcode:	9781647121280

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