Earth Empire And Sacred Text

Author : David L. Johnston
Publisher : Equinox Publishing (UK)
Page : 672 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Christianity and other religions
ISBN : STANFORD:36105215471439

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Earth, Empire, and Sacred Text by David L. Johnston Pdf

"The breadth of Johnston's reading and research on display here is simply staggering. In addition to his deep familiarity with over a millennium of Islamic commentary on the Qur'an, he also brings to this project a range of insights drawn from the disciplines of sociology, economics, politics, and philosophy, as well as from hermeneutics and from both Muslim and Christian theology." - Stephen J. Davis, Yale University, USA "Johnston offers a possible rapprochement between Christians, Muslims, Jews, and indeed, the whole human family, based on insightful Christian and Islamic readings of sacred texts conveying God's original creational commission." - David Naugle, Dallas Baptist University, USA "A brilliant example of profound scholarship that connects with social and political realities. Trusteeship is not just a concept that will enhance Christian- Muslim relations. It offers a sound and solid foundation for the articulation of our common humanity. Johnston has brought all these elements together in this magnificent work." - Chandra Muzaffar, Nordin Sopiee Professor of Global Studies, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia Earth, Empire and Sacred Text examines the Muslim-Christian theology of creation and humanity, aiming to construct a dialogue to enable both faiths to work together to preserve our planet, to bring justice to its most needy inhabitants, and to contribute to peace-building. Earth, Empire and Sacred Text opens with an analysis of the influential shift from the Cartesian view of the autonomous, disembodied self to a self-defined in discourse, community and culture. The "career" of Q. 2:30 (Adam's God-mandated trusteeship) is then traced, from Islamic commentaries of the classical period to writings of Muslim scholars in the modern and postmodern periods. This is examined alongside the concept of human trusteeship under God in Christian and Jewish writers. The book concludes by highlighting the essential elements for a Muslim-Christian theology of human trusteeship.

Author : Norman K. Swazo,Abdul-Samad Abdullah ,Nik Rosila Nik Yaakob,Muhammad Mumtaz Ali,Ahmed Elewa,Frank Griffel,Mahan Mirza,Amr G.E. Sabet,Manata Hashemi,Edith Szanto ,Sadek Hamid ,Mohammad Fadel,Sherman A. Jackson
Publisher : International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences 28:4 by Norman K. Swazo,Abdul-Samad Abdullah ,Nik Rosila Nik Yaakob,Muhammad Mumtaz Ali,Ahmed Elewa,Frank Griffel,Mahan Mirza,Amr G.E. Sabet,Manata Hashemi,Edith Szanto ,Sadek Hamid ,Mohammad Fadel,Sherman A. Jackson Pdf

The American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences (AJISS), established in 1984, is a quarterly, double blind peer-reviewed and interdisciplinary journal, published by the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), and distributed worldwide. The journal showcases a wide variety of scholarly research on all facets of Islam and the Muslim world including subjects such as anthropology, history, philosophy and metaphysics, politics, psychology, religious law, and traditional Islam.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1018 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1852
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0026576491

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Annotations Upon the Holy Bible; Wherein the Sacred Text is Inserted, and Various Readings Annexed ... By Matthew Pool by Anonim Pdf

Author : Thomas Donlin-Smith,Muhammad Shafiq
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781527512078

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Nature and the Environment in Contemporary Religious Contexts by Thomas Donlin-Smith,Muhammad Shafiq Pdf

This collection of essays discusses the human relationship with, and responsibilities toward, the natural environment from the perspective of religions and the social sciences. The chapters examine a variety of conditions that have contributed to the contemporary environmental crisis, including abuse of power, economic greed, industrialization, deforestation, and unplanned waste management. They then discuss concepts from several different religious texts and traditions that promote environmental protection as a sacred moral duty for all humanity. Religious concepts such as dharma (duty toward Mother Earth), tikkun Olam (repair of the world), khalifa (people as deputies of God on earth), amanah (the universe as a trust in human hands), and paticca samuppada (dependent co-arising) are employed to argue that all the components of the biosphere are integral to the cosmos, each piece with its own value and role in the harmony of the whole. The book makes it clear that religions can become more “green” and play a helpful role in raising our ecological consciousness and supporting preservation of the environment into the future.

Author : Lamin Sanneh
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199351626

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Beyond Jihad by Lamin Sanneh Pdf

Over the course of the last 1400 years, Islam has grown from a small band of followers on the Arabian peninsula into a global religion of over a billion believers. How did this happen? The usual answer is that Islam spread by the sword-believers waged jihad against rival tribes and kingdoms and forced them to convert. Lamin Sanneh argues that this is far from the whole story. Beyond Jihad examines the origin and evolution of the African pacifist tradition in Islam, beginning with an inquiry into the faith's origins and expansion in North Africa and its transmission across trans-Saharan trade routes to West Africa. The book focuses on the ways in which, without jihad, the religion spread and took hold, and what that tells us about the nature of religious and social change. At the heart of this process were clerics who used religious and legal scholarship to promote Islam. Once this clerical class emerged, it offered continuity and stability in the midst of political changes and cultural shifts, helping to inhibit the spread of radicalism, and subduing the urge to wage jihad. With its policy of religious and inter-ethnic accommodation, this pacifist tradition took Islam beyond traditional trade routes and kingdoms into remote districts of the Mali Empire, instilling a patient, Sufi-inspired, and jihad-negating impulse into religious life and practice. Islam was successful in Africa, Sanneh argues, not because of military might but because it was made African by Africans who adapted it to a variety of contexts.

Author : John Renard
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-03-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780520948334

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Islam and Christianity by John Renard Pdf

In light of the widespread public perception of incompatibility between Islam and Christianity, this book provides a much-needed straightforward comparison of these two great faith traditions from a broad theological perspective. Award-winning scholar John Renard illuminates the similarities as well as the differences between Islam and Christianity through a clear exploration of four major dimensions—historical, creedal, institutional, and ethical and spiritual. Throughout, the book features comparisons between concrete elements such as creedal statements, prayer texts, and writings from major theologians and mystics. It also includes a glossary of technical theological terms. For western readers in particular, this balanced, authoritative work overturns some common stereotypes about Islam, especially those that have emerged in the decade since September 11, 2001.

Author : A. Duderija
Publisher : Springer
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781137319418

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Maqasid al-Shari’a and Contemporary Reformist Muslim Thought by A. Duderija Pdf

It is the first study which comprehensively, systematically and critically examines the role and usefulness of the concept of Maqasid al-Shari'a (higher Objectives of Islamic Law) in contemporary Muslim reformist thought in relation to number of specific issues pertaining to Islamic legal philosophy, law, ethics and the socio-political sphere.

Author : Kim Kennedy White
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1660 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9798216045045

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America Goes Green [3 volumes] by Kim Kennedy White Pdf

This three-volume encyclopedia explores the evolution of green ideology and eco-friendly practices in contemporary American culture, ranging from the creation of regional and national guidelines for green living to the publication of an increasing number of environmental blogs written from the layperson's perspective. Evidence of humanity's detrimental impact on the environment is mounting. As Americans, we are confronted daily with news stories, blogs, and social media commentary about the necessity of practicing green behaviors to offset environmental damage. This essential reference is a fascinating review of the issues surrounding green living, including the impact of this lifestyle on Americans' time and money, the information needed to adhere to green principles in the 21st century, and case studies and examples of successful implementation. America Goes Green: An Encyclopedia of Eco-Friendly Culture in the United States examines this gripping topic through 3 volumes organized by A–Z entries across 11 themes; state-by-state essays grouped by region; and references including primary source documents, bibliography, glossary, and green resources. This timely encyclopedia explores the development of an eco-friendly culture in America, and entries present the debates, viewpoints, and challenges of green living.

Author : Mun'im Sirry
Publisher : Lockwood Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781948488198

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New Trends in Qur’ānic Studies by Mun'im Sirry Pdf

The essays in this volume discuss recent trends and issues in the scholarly study of the Qur’ān and its exegesis. The last few years have witnessed an unprecedented development in qur'anic studies in terms of both the number of volumes that have been produced and the wide range of issues covered. It is not an exaggeration to say that the field of qur'anic studies today has become the 'crown' of Islamic studies. In this book, scholars of diverse approaches critically engage with the Qur’ān and its exegesis, including questions about the milieu in which the Qur’ān emerged, the Qur’ān's relation to the biblical tradition, its chronology, textual integrity, and its literary features. In addition, this volume addresses recent scholarship on tafsīr (qur'anic exegesis), including thematic interpretation, diacronic and syncronic readings of the Qur’ān. Various approaches to understanding the Muslim scripture with or without tafsīr are also discussed.

Author : Anwarul Azad,Ida Glaser
Publisher : Langham Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781839736681

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Genesis 1–11 by Anwarul Azad,Ida Glaser Pdf

Genesis is the book of beginnings; and creation begins with light. Most religious people live with shuttered windows, receiving light only from their own people and their own tradition. Genesis 1–11 calls us to recognize all peoples as created by God and under the rainbow covenant of his light. This commentary opens windows on seeds of truth from Genesis 1-11 which are planted in the various environments “in front of the text” – including the New Testament, rabbinic tradition, the Qur’an, and Bangladeshi culture. It examines those seeds in their original seedbed, discerning how their truths will unfurl from the fragrant Genesis 1-11 bud of theology through the blessings given to Eve, Noah, and Abraham. Windows on the Text is a ground-breaking Bible commentary series written by followers of Jesus in Muslim contexts. It develops biblical insight in deliberate conversation with the Qur’an, the Hadith, and local Islamic cultures. Confi dent that the Bible in its entirety speaks directly into Muslim contexts, it opens new windows into the holy word of God to equip and empower believers to live out their faith in loving service and clear communication within their communities.

Author : Andrew F. March
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-09-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780674242746

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The Caliphate of Man by Andrew F. March Pdf

A political theorist teases out the century-old ideological transformation at the heart of contemporary discourse in Muslim nations undergoing political change. The Arab Spring precipitated a crisis in political Islam. In Egypt Islamists have been crushed. In Turkey they have descended into authoritarianism. In Tunisia they govern but without the label of “political Islam.” Andrew March explores how, before this crisis, Islamists developed a unique theory of popular sovereignty, one that promised to determine the future of democracy in the Middle East. This began with the claim of divine sovereignty, the demand to restore the sharīʿa in modern societies. But prominent theorists of political Islam also advanced another principle, the Quranic notion that God’s authority on earth rests not with sultans or with scholars’ interpretation of written law but with the entirety of the Muslim people, the umma. Drawing on this argument, utopian theorists such as Abū’l-Aʿlā Mawdūdī and Sayyid Quṭb released into the intellectual bloodstream the doctrine of the caliphate of man: while God is sovereign, He has appointed the multitude of believers as His vicegerent. The Caliphate of Man argues that the doctrine of the universal human caliphate underpins a specific democratic theory, a kind of Islamic republic of virtue in which the people have authority over the government and religious leaders. But is this an ideal regime destined to survive only as theory?

Author : Carl Olson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 681 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781440841880

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Sacred Texts Interpreted [2 volumes] by Carl Olson Pdf

Covering the major monotheistic religions—Christianity, Judaism, and Islam—as well as selected Eastern religions and Bahá'í, Zoroastrianism, and Mormonism, this cross-cultural book offers excerpts of sacred texts and interprets passages to enable a deeper understanding of these religious writings. Sacred Texts Interpreted: Religious Documents Explained gives readers the opportunity to examine—directly—the primary sources of different religions and to better understand these texts through expert commentary on selected passages. The interpretative material investigates the nature of sacred texts along with the relationship between sacred scripture and canon, and it explains why these sacred texts have enduring significance and influence. The author provides suggestions on how to read a sacred text before turning to the textual selections from 13 religious traditions arranged alphabetically, beginning with the Bahá'í religion and ending with Zoroastrianism. Each chapter is devoted to the primary textual sources of a particular religious tradition and is prefaced by an introduction to the literature that places it within its historical and cultural heritage. The emphasis for each religion is on its foundational scriptures that are often considered sacred by its adherents. Readers will gain a much greater appreciation of how powerful religious texts have always been across human culture and throughout millennia—and of how religious thought and ideology have shaped daily life, built civilizations, inspired art and literature, and incited wars and violence.

Author : Chauki Lazhar
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000862591

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Vicegerency in Islamic Thought and Scripture by Chauki Lazhar Pdf

This book explores the reasons for the creation of humanity on Earth from the perspective of ancient and contemporary Muslim thinkers, aiming to lay the outlines of a Qurʾanic theory of human existential function. The author proceeds from the assumption that, until now, contemporary Islamic scholarship has suffered from the absence of theorisation about a Qurʾanic conception of human existential function (vicegerency), lacking a unified philosophical and epistemological frame of reference. Challenging common perceptions among contemporary Muslim reformists regarding the human existential function, the author examines both classical and contemporary thought as well as conducting a thorough and comprehensive analysis of Qurʾanic passages that ground the theory of vicegerency within a cosmic scheme. Ultimately, a new approach for understanding the human existential function from within the Qurʾanic worldview is proposed. For the first time then, this book offers an integral induction and categorisation of Qurʾanic teleological concepts, combining them within a coherent framework that reveals the outlines of a vicegerency theory and a Qurʾanic worldview. Suitable for both scholars and laypersons, the book serves as a landmark textbook in the fields of Islamic Philosophy, Theological Anthropology and Qurʾanic Studies.

Author : Louis Ginzberg,Heinrich Graetz,Judah Halevi,Moses Maimonides,Samuel Rapaport,Simeon Singer,Nurho de Manhar,Abraham Cohen
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 9774 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : EAN:8596547786474

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Judaism: Sacred Texts, History, Theology & Philosophy by Louis Ginzberg,Heinrich Graetz,Judah Halevi,Moses Maimonides,Samuel Rapaport,Simeon Singer,Nurho de Manhar,Abraham Cohen Pdf

Good Press present this meticulously edited collection of the most sacred texts of Judaism, as well as most important historical and theological books about the Jewish faith. Content: Religious Texts: "Tanakh" – The Hebrew Bible "Talmud" – The Central Text of Rabbinic Judaism "Torah – Bilingual (English/Hebrew)" – Five Books of Moses "Tales and Maxims from the Midrash" – Biblical Exegesis by Ancient Judaic Authorities "The Kabbalah Unveiled" – Translations and commentaries of the Books of Zohar "The Sepher Ha-Zohar" – Zohar, or Splendor is the most important text of Kabbalah. "Siddur – The Standard Prayer Book" – The Authorized Daily Prayer Book of the United Hebrew Congregations "The Union Haggadah" – Jewish text that sets forth the order of the Passover Seder. History: The Jewish Wars (Flavius Josephus) Antiquities of the Jews (Flavius Josephus) History of the Jews (Heinrich Graetz) The Legends of the Jews (Louis Ginzberg) Philosophical Works: Kitab al Khazari (Kuzari) (Judah Halevi) The Guide for the Perplexed (Moses Maimonides) Ancient Jewish Proverbs (Abraham Cohen)

Author : Abbas Amanat
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2007-09-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0804756392

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Shari’a by Abbas Amanat Pdf

A survey and analysis of what Shari’a, or Islamic law, means for Muslims today.