Nicholas of Cusa and Islam : Polemic and Dialogue in the Late Middle Ages
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Nicholas of Cusa and Islam : Polemic and Dialogue in the Late Middle Ages

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Nicholas of Cusa and Islam : Polemic and Dialogue in the Late Middle Ages

About this book

This collection of essays explores the complex relations between Christians and Muslims at the dawn of the modern age. It begins by examining two seminal works by Nicholas of Cusa: De pace fidei, a dialogue seeking peace among world religions written after the conquest of Constantinople in 1453, and Cribratio Alkorani (1460-61), an attempt to confirm Gospel truths through a critical reading of the Qur'an. After considering Nicholas, his sources, and his context, the book explores a wider range of late medieval texts on Christian-Muslim relationsā€”not only Christian writings about Islam but also Muslim responses to Christianity. The book's focus is historical, but it can also contribute to efforts at increasing Muslim-Christian understanding today.

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Information

Publisher
Brill
Year
2020
eBook ISBN
9789004274761
Topic
History
Subtopic
African History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Nicholas of Cusa and Islam: Polemic and Dialogue in the Late Middle Ages
  2. Copyright
  3. Dedication
  4. Contents
  5. List of Contributors
  6. Foreword by Thomas E. Burman: Nicholas of Cusa and Peter the Venerableā€™s Request
  7. Editorsā€™ Introduction
  8. Part 1: Cusanus and Islam
  9. Part 2: Historical Perspectives
  10. Part 3: Muslim Responses to Christianity
  11. Index of Names and Terms