Islam, Christianity and Tradition : : A Comparative Exploration / / Ian Richard Netton.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Edinburgh University Press Backlist eBook-Package 2013-2000
• VerfasserIn: Netton, Ian Richard,
• Place / Publishing House: Edinburgh : : Edinburgh University Press, , [2022]; ©2006
• Year of Publication: 2022
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (256 p.)

A unique comparative exploration of the role of tradition in Islam and ChristianityThe idea of 'tradition' has enjoyed a variety of senses and definitions in Islam and Christianity, but both have cleaved at certain times to a supposedly 'golden age' of tradition from the past.Key ThemesThe roles of authorityFundamentalismThe use of reasonIjtihad (independent thinking)Original comparisons between Islamic Salafism and Christian LefebvrismIan Richard Netton suggests there has been a chain of thinkers from classical Islam to the 20th century who share a common interest in ijtihad (or independent thinking). Drawing on past and present evidence, and using Christian tradition as a focus for contrast and comparison, he highlights the seemingly paradoxical harmony between tradition and itjihad in Islam. By using a variety of primary and secondary sources including contemporary newspaper and journal articles, documents and letters, he adds an immediacy to this lucid and stimulating text.Key FeaturesProposes a new vocabulary for the articulation of IslamOffers original comparisons between Salafism and LefebvrismHighlights the paradoxical harmony between tradition and itjihad in IslamArticulates the yearning amongst today's Muslim and Christian traditionalists for a revival of a 'golden age' from whence, they believe, all good traditions derive

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- CONTENTS -- Preface and Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations -- 1 PREPARATION FOR A THREEFOLD SIEVE -- 2 ORTHODOXY AND HETERODOXY: A WORN VOCABULARY EXPLORED -- 3 THE FLIGHT TO TRADITION: A PARADIGM OF RETURN AND DENIAL -- Notes -- Bibliography of Works Cited -- Index