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David Thomas - Early Muslim Polemic against Christianity: Abu Isa al-Warraq's 'Against the Incarnation': 59 (University of Cambridge Oriental Publications, Series Number 59) - 9780521811323 - KAM0001073
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Early Muslim Polemic against Christianity: Abu Isa al-Warraq's 'Against the Incarnation': 59 (University of Cambridge Oriental Publications, Series Number 59)

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Description for Early Muslim Polemic against Christianity: Abu Isa al-Warraq's 'Against the Incarnation': 59 (University of Cambridge Oriental Publications, Series Number 59) hardcover. A 2002 edition of the refutation of the doctrine of Incarnation by the ninth-century Muslim theologian, Abu 'Isa al-Warraq. Series: University of Cambridge Oriental Publications. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 659. A 2002 edition of the refutation of the doctrine of Incarnation by the ninth-century Muslim theologian, Abu 'Isa al-Warraq. Series: University of Cambridge Oriental Publications. Num Pages: 328 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 659. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear. DJ price clipped & has some minor nicks and tears, remains very good.
The Muslim thinker, Abu 'Isa al-Warraq, lived in ninth-century Baghdad. He is remembered for his extensive knowledge of non-Muslim religious communities and his unorthodox views on Islam itself. This 2002 book represents an edition and translation of Abu 'Isa's Against the Incarnation, the second and last part of his Refutation of the Three Christian Denominations. It is edited and translated by David Thomas and contains the Arabic text alongside the English translation, together with explanatory notes. Dr Thomas' full introduction outlines the pluralist and multifaith society of medieval Baghdad, and places Abu 'Isa in the context of both Muslim theological argument and Christian-Muslim discussions. In this way it demonstrates the author's originality and his influence on later Muslim authors. The book will serve as a companion to the editor's earlier volume, Anti-Christian Polemic in Early Islam: Abu 'Isa al-Warraq's 'Against the Trinity' which was published in 1992.

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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Series
University of Cambridge Oriental Publications
Number of Pages
328
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521811323
SKU
KAM0001073
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About David Thomas
David Thomas is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Theology and Religion, University of Birmingham. His publications include Anti-Christian Polemic in Early Islam: Abu 'Isa al-Warraq's 'Against the Trinity (1992), and Syrian Christians under Islam, the First Thousand Years (2000).

Reviews for Early Muslim Polemic against Christianity: Abu Isa al-Warraq's 'Against the Incarnation': 59 (University of Cambridge Oriental Publications, Series Number 59)
'… a fine companion piece to his 1992 work, Antichristian Polemic in Early Islam …'. Islalmica '… one applauds the evident scholarship that has given the work a new lease of life on its own.' Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations '… there is much to be gained from Thomas' careful work. It provides the reader with both a greater appreciation of the essence of Islamic kalam and the Islamic theological critique of Christianity.' Journal of the American Oriental Society

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