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Thomas, David 1948-

Christian doctrines in Islamic theology / by David Thomas. - Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2008. - vii, 392 p. ; 25 cm. - History of Christian-Muslim relations, v. 10. 1570-7350 ; . - History of Christian-Muslim relations ; v. 10. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [379]-383) and index.

Muslim theologians and Christian doctrines -- Al-N�ashi� al-Akbar -- Ab�u Man�s�ur al-M�atur�id�i -- Ab�u Bakr al-B�aqill�an�i -- �Abd al-Jabb�ar ibn A�hmad al-Hamadh�ani.

By the tenth century, Islamic scholars were making use of Christian doctrines as examples of misguided thinking that showed the correctness of Islam. This volume explores key writings in this tradition, including those of al-Nashi' al-Akbar, al-Maturidi, al-Baqillani and 'Abd al-Jabbar.


Includes parallel text in English and Arabic.

ISBN: 9789004169357 (hardback : alk. paper) 9004169350 (hardback : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2008031328

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA894614 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: B0812019 bccb 014681097 Uk

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible--Islamic interpretations.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Islam--Relations--Christianity.
Christianity and other religions--Islam.
Christianity--Influence.

LC Class. No.: BP172 / .T46 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 297.2/93