Christians and Muslims in the Middle Ages - From Muhammad to Dante

This study examines relations between Muslims and Christians during the Middle Ages. The author argues that the relationship between the two faiths was essential to the creation of the cultural and religious traditions that defined each faith.

List of contents

Introduction: Enemies, Brothers, Scholars: Christians and Muslims in the Middle Ages

Chapter 1: Christianity and the Early History of Islam

Chapter 2: Initial Christian Response to the Rise of Islam

Chapter 3: Convivençia: Christians and Muslims in early Medieval Spain

Chapter 4: Islam and the Early Medieval West

Chapter 5: New Beginnings and New Attitudes

Chapter 6: Spain and the Reconquista

Chapter 7: Crusade and Counter-Crusade: Christians and Muslims in an Age of Holy War

Chapter 8: Islam and the Renaissance of the Twelfth Century

Chapter 9: Christians and Muslims in the Thirteenth Century

Conclusion: Looking Backward and Forward

About the author

By Michael Frassetto

Product details

• Authors: Michael Frassetto, Frassetto Michael
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2022
• EAN: 9781498577588
• ISBN: 978-1-4985-7758-8
• No. of pages: 314
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Middle Ages; Europe, European History, RELIGION / History, History of Religion, European history: medieval period, middle ages, HISTORY / Europe / Medieval