Jewish-Muslim Encounters History, Philosophy and Culture

Jewish-Muslim Encounters: History, Philosophy & Culture examines the real problems which exist between the two traditions & presents contemporary conflict in an understandable theological & historical context. It demonstrates that respect & tolerance between Judaism & Islam is truly possible. Authored by a wide range of distinguished Muslim & Jewish scholars, including philosophers, historians, political scientists, & theologians, the essays examine the Muslim-Jewish encounter in history, philosophy, religious thought, cultural life, as well as theological & religious elements from these traditions. The writing reveals the complex history of Islam & Judaism, & the interconnectedness of the two traditions. Islam & Judaism are not simply in conflict. They share much in common, including theology, culture & religious law, as this insightful volume illustrates.Selengut, Charles is the author of 'Jewish-Muslim Encounters History, Philosophy and Culture' with ISBN 9781557788023 and ISBN 1557788022.