Christian and Muslim Dialogues
The Religious Uses of a Literary Form in the Early Islamic Middle East
- 298 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Exploring interreligious discourse, the book delves into the dialogues between Christians and Muslims in the Middle East, spanning from the pre-Islamic era to the eve of the Crusades. It highlights how these encounters shaped a unique literary genre, emphasizing thematic features that reveal ongoing conversations between the two faiths. Rather than a historical separation, the text illustrates a continuous dialogue, celebrating the shared devotion of believers in both traditions.