New Frontiers in Islam and Evolution
Scriptures, Scholars, and Societies
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- English
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New Frontiers in Islam and Evolution
Scriptures, Scholars, and Societies
About this book
This edited volume offers an incisive exploration of the intersection between Islam and evolutionary theory – a topic that remains a focal point of vigorous academic debate and inquiry. Covering a broad spectrum of approaches, this work delves into contemporary scholarship, Islamic intellectual history, and scriptural interpretations, ensuring a rich, multifaceted discussion. It notably amplifies underrepresented perspectives, including Sh??? viewpoints and contributions from female scholars, while broadening the conversation beyond traditional Arab-centric narratives to incorporate insights from regions such as Indonesia, Iran, and France. Structured into sections that scrutinize scriptures, individual scholars, and societal views, the book meticulously examines the complex relationships between Islamic thought and evolutionary science. An indispensable resource for scholars at the nexus of science and religion and for specialists in Islamic studies, this volume ignites fresh insights and promotes a more inclusive academic dialogue.
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Half Title page
- Series Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Introduction
- 1 Adamic Lineal Exceptionalism: A Twelver-Shīʿī Perspective on Human Evolution
- 2 Adam and Eve’s Garden in Sunnī Islamic Thought: Heaven or Earth?
- 3 ʿImād and ʿĀlāʾ al-Dīn Bā Bikr Ḥasan’s Call of the Ruminants (Ādhān al-Anʿām): A Speculative Evolutionary Theology
- 4 Maurice Bucaille and the Theory of Evolution: Neo-Lamarckism and the Qurʾān
- 5 Evolution of the Evolution: Dealing with the Question of Evolution in Three Generations of Modern Indonesian Tafsīr (Exegesis)
- 6 The Iranian Reception of the Theory of Evolution: A Disturbing Case in a Metanarrative
- Index