Josef van Ess is a distinguished scholar of Islamic thought, focusing on the reconstruction of early Islamic theology and religious history. His seminal work meticulously unveils the intellectual frameworks of formative Islamic thinkers, often preserved only through later transmissions. His scholarship offers profound insights into the development of Islamic theology and society during the crucial second and third centuries of the Islamic calendar. Van Ess's approach is characterized by rigorous reconstruction and a dedication to understanding the historical context of Islamic intellectual traditions.
Autor, slavný teolog švýcarského původu, ve spolupráci s odborníkem na islámskou kulturu porovnává dvě monoteistická náboženství – křesťanství a islám. Autorům nejde jen o popis náboženství, ale také o možnost obohacení a o kritické zhodnocení dějinných vztahů.
Paths to Dialogue with Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism
Kung joins with three esteemed colleagues to address the question: "Can we break through the barriers of noncommunication, fear, and mistrust that separate the followers of the world's great religions?" The authors analyze the main lines of approach taken by Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, and give Christian responses to the values and challenges each tradition presents.