In the Critique of Christian Origins Abd al-Jabb r--the leading Muslim intellectual of the late tenth century--develops what might be considered the first Islamic history of Christianity, analyzing the Bible, church rituals, and miracles. Unlike Muslim scholars before him, Abd al-Jabb r criticizes Christianity not only theologically but also on historical grounds. He argues that the schemes of secular and religious leaders led to the suppression of the Islamic religion of Jesus and the creation of Christianity in its ...
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In the Critique of Christian Origins Abd al-Jabb r--the leading Muslim intellectual of the late tenth century--develops what might be considered the first Islamic history of Christianity, analyzing the Bible, church rituals, and miracles. Unlike Muslim scholars before him, Abd al-Jabb r criticizes Christianity not only theologically but also on historical grounds. He argues that the schemes of secular and religious leaders led to the suppression of the Islamic religion of Jesus and the creation of Christianity in its place. The Critique of Christian Origins contains a wealth of information on the ideological contours of Abd al-Jabb r's time, including perspectives on Judaism, Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, and several sects within Islam itself, in addition to Christianity. This edition, which includes a fully vocalized Arabic edition of the text and a complete English translation accompanied by detailed explanatory notes, a glossary, a bibliography, and three indexes, makes this important work readily accessible to students and specialists alike.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 084252715X. Green cloth boards with gilt lettering and designs. Green jacket with an Arabic manuscript on the front. Light rubbing and toning, brief bumps to the spine ends and corners, and a previous owner's name to the ffep. The jacket with rubbing and toning, minor wear to the edges, bumps top the spine ends and corners, and a small closed tear to the heel. Photos upon request. International shipping billed at cost.; Brigham Young University-Islamic Translation Series; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 249 pages.
