Description |
xix, 237 p. ; 23 cm. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Introduction : the scripture : some preliminary notions -- The promise and the heirs -- A contested inheritance -- Community and hierarchy -- The Law -- Scripture and tradition -- The worship of God -- Renunciation and aspiration -- Thinking and talking about God -- Epilogue : sacred history. |
Summary |
Compares and contrasts Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in relation to their communities, laws, scriptures, liturgy, mysticism, and theology. |
Subject |
Judaism -- History -- To 1500.
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Islam -- History -- To 1500.
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Christianity.
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Added Title |
Bridging Cultures Muslim Journeys (NEH).
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ISBN |
9780691120416 : $35.00 |
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0691120412 : $35.00 |
OCLC # |
mjc2004040049 |
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