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Freedom
2021
Overview
A unique interreligious dialogue provides needed context
for deeper understanding of interfaith relations, from ancient to
modern times
Freedom is far from straightforward as a topic of comparative
theology. While it is often identified with modernity and even
postmodernity, freedom has long been an important topic for
reflection by both Christians and Muslims, discussed in both the
Bible and the Qurʾan. Each faith has a different way of engaging
with the idea of freedom shaped by the political context of their
beginnings. The New Testament emerged in a region under occupation
by the Roman Empire, whereas the Qurʾan was first received in
tribal Arabia, a stateless environment with political freedom.
Freedom: Christian and Muslim Perspectives , edited by
Lucinda Mosher, considers how Christian and Muslim faith
communities have historically addressed many facets of freedom. The
book presents essays, historical and scriptural texts, and
reflections. Topics include God's freedom, human freedom to obey
God, autonomy versus heteronomy, autonomy versus self-governance,
freedom from incapacitating addiction and desire, hermeneutic or
discursive freedom vis-à-vis scripture and tradition, religious and
political freedom, and the relationship between personal conviction
and public order.
The rich insights expressed in this unique interfaith discussion
will benefit readers-from students and scholars, to clerics and
community leaders, to politicians and policymakers-who will gain a
deeper understanding of how these two communities define freedom,
how it is treated in both religious and secular texts, and how to
make sense of it in the context of our contemporary lives.
Freedom: Christian and Muslim Perspectives considers
how these two faith communities have historically addressed
freedom. Through a series of essays, historical and scriptural
texts, and reflections, this unique interreligious dialogue
provides needed context for deeper understanding of interfaith
relations, from ancient to modern times.
Publisher
Georgetown University Press
Subject
ISBN
1647121280, 9781647121280, 9781647121273, 1647121272
