Islam and the West - The Making of an Image

Zusatztext "A monumental work of painstaking scholarship." Informationen zum Autor Norman Daniel was an eminent historian on the Middle Ages and intercultural relations. Educated at Queen's College, Oxford, and Edinburgh University, his other books include The Arabs and Medieval Europe; The Cultural Barrier; Heroes and Saracens and Islam: Past Influence and Future Challenges. Klappentext This classic study by Norman Daniel explores the political and religious considerations behind distorted western views of Islam, examining Christian-Muslim interaction from medieval times to the modern world. First published over 30 years ago, the message within this great scholarly achievement is more relevant today than ever before. This timeless and accessible book should be of interest to students and for anyone wishing to gain a deeper insight into the complex relations between two of the world¿s greatest religions. Zusammenfassung Explores the political and religious considerations behind the typically negative western views of Islam! examining Christian-Muslim interaction from medieval times to the modern world. This study is suitable for those who wish to gain a deeper insight into the complex relations between Christianity and Islam.

Product details

• Authors: Norman Daniel, Daniel Norman
• Publisher: Oneworld
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.01.2009
• EAN: 9781851686568
• ISBN: 978-1-85168-656-8
• No. of pages: 472
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; Islam, RELIGION / Islam / General, RELIGION / Ecumenism & Interfaith, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, Interfaith relations