Islamic Theology: Traditionalism and Rationalism

by Binyamin Abrahamov

Overview

The principal theological struggle in Islam has taken place between traditionalist and rationalist theologians. Assessing materials from the 3rd/9th century to the 10th/16th century, Professor Abrahamov focuses on the foundations of both traditionalism and rationalism, the arguments which the two tendencies used against each other and the compromises reached. This is a ground-breaking study by a renowned scholar and writer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780748611027
Publisher:	Edinburgh University Press
Publication date:	07/01/1998
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.43(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Binyamin Abrahamov is professor at Bar-Ilan University, Israel.

Editorial Reviews

An excellent book and would be much used on a variety of courses. There have in recent years appeared a number of books on Islamic theology which seek to set the subject off in a new direction, and this is definitely such a book.

Oliver Leaman