Encounters of the children of Abraham from ancient to modern times / edited by Antti Laato, Pekka Lindqvist.

• Superior document: Studies on the Children of Abraham ; vol. 1
• TeilnehmendeR: Laato, Antti.; Lindqvist, Pekka.
• Year of Publication: 2010
• Language: English
• Series: Studies on the Children of Abraham ; v. 1.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (340 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.
• Other title: Preliminary Material --; Introduction /; Chapter One The Realm of the Between: Reflections on Interpersonal Relatedness /; Chapter Two Basics of the Theology of Religions /; Chapter Three Right to Life and Jewish-Christian Ethics in the Roman World: A Case Study of the Fighting Men and the Unhappy Birth /; Chapter Four “Brother Esau?” Esau in Rabbinic Midrash /; Chapter Five Justin Martyr Encounters Judaism /; Chapter Six Rabbinic Literature and Christian Scriptures /; Chapter Seven Rabbinic Reactions to the Christianization of Roman Palestine: A Survey of Recent Research /; Chapter Eight Less Antagonistic Nuances in the Early Jewish Attitude Towards Christianity /; Chapter Nine The Open and the Closed in Early Muslim Society /; Chapter Ten The Palace of Hisham and 8th Century, C.E. Iconoclasm /; Chapter Eleven Transmission of Late Antique Culture into Islamic Culture /; Chapter Twelve The Connections Between Muslims and Jews in the Field of Science in the Middle Ages /; Chapter Thirteen On the Infusion of Philosophy into Medieval Jewish Thought /; Chapter Fourteen Mystical Encounters: Jewish, Christian and Muslim Mystics in 13th–14th Century Spain /; Chapter Fifteen Mission among Jews and Muslims in Mahabad: Strategies of the German Orient Mission in Iran /; Chapter Sixteen Abraham: Conflicting Interpretations and Symbol of Peaceful Cooperation /; Index of Modern Authors.
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 1283852047; 9004188509
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: edited by Antti Laato, Pekka Lindqvist.

Christianity, Judaism and Islam - the Children of Abraham - constitute the spiritual foundations of Western civilization. They affect the interactions of entire nations and individuals, though their history is often understood as one of conflict and controversy. The present volume documents past encounters and confrontations, though it also shows that the history of the three faiths is not merely one of conflict but also one of co-existence and dialogue. The rich shared theological traditions of the Abrahamic religions provide positive encouragement to present-day meetings between their followers. The book contains 16 contributions by scholars from various fields of religious studies. It should appeal to everyone interested in interreligious encounters.