The Caliph and the Patriarch: Al-Mahdi and Timothy I, an 8th Century Interreligious Dialogue |
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| Author:
| Nasry, S.J., Wafik |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5121-8586-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2015 |
| Publisher: | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $20.00 |
Book Description:
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This book records the 781 A.D. dialogue between the third Abbasid Caliph, al-Mahdi, and Timothy I, the first Nestorian Patriarch in Baghdad, a city which, at the time, had become the seat of Muslim power.This volume is a slightly revised version of The Caliph al-Mahdi and the Patriarch Timothy I: An 8th Century Interreligious Dialogue. There are several alterations: the new font size makes for an easier read, and changes in style and content add clarity.
This book records the 781 A.D. dialogue between the third Abbasid Caliph, al-Mahdi, and Timothy I, the first Nestorian Patriarch in Baghdad, a city which, at the time, had become the seat of Muslim power.This volume is a slightly revised version of The Caliph al-Mahdi and the Patriarch Timothy I: An 8th Century Interreligious Dialogue. There are several alterations: the new font size makes for an easier read, and changes in style and content add clarity.