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Freedom - Christian and Muslim Perspectives (Paperback)
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Freedom - Christian and Muslim Perspectives (Paperback)
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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.
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