Islamic Thought in the Dialogue of Cultures

Islamic Thought in the Dialogue of Cultures
Author: Hans Daiber
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2015-08-28
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9004232044

Islamic thought is the most beautiful result of a multicultural dialogue. Islamic culture became a bridge between antiquity, Iranian scholars, Syriac and Arabic Christians and the Latin Middle Ages. Its richness of ideas, its plurality of values can contribute to the requirements of modern plurality. The monograph aims at a historical and bibliographical survey of the qurʾānic and rational world-view of early Islam, of the period of translations from Greek into Syriac and Arabic, and of the impact of Islamic thought on the Latin Middle Ages. Critical reflexions of Muslim scholars stimulated new scientific ideas and make us aware of the contribution of Islam to humanity.

The Secret of Secrets

The Secret of Secrets
Author: Steven J. Williams
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2003
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780472113088

A compelling study of a "best-seller" from the Middle Ages