Islamic Ecumenism in the 20th Century The Azhar and Shiism Between Rapprochement and Restraint |
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| Author:
| Brunner, Rainer |
| Series title: | Social, Economic and Political Studies of the Middle East Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-12548-3 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2004 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $299.95 |
Book Description:
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This survey of more than one century of inner-Islamic ecumenical activities in modern times concentrates on the role of the Cairo-based Azhar University and its relations to Shiite scholars. Particular emphasis is laid on the mutual dependency of theology and politics in the modern Islamic discourse.
This survey of more than one century of inner-Islamic ecumenical activities in modern times concentrates on the role of the Cairo-based Azhar University and its relations to Shiite scholars. Particular emphasis is laid on the mutual dependency of theology and politics in the modern Islamic discourse.