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This is the first anthology to represent the contributions and perspectives of medieval Islamic scholars on philosophy of religion. Assembling and translating 63 key texts, including many never before published in English, it captures the variety and influence of Islamic thought on how we think about the existence of God, the problem of evil and the relationship between faith and reason. Focusing on the classical period of medieval Islamic thought up until the end of the 13th century, this one-of-a kind reader is organized thematically around five parts and covers: § Conceptions of faith and reason
§ The possibility of miracles as the sign of divine support
§ Arguments for the God's existence
§ Strategies for understanding religious texts
§ The nature of salvation Each Part has its own specialized introduction, relating medieval Islamic discussions on that problem to the contemporary discussions in philosophy of religion. Each reading is accompanied by an overview that provides context and background to the argument. Broad and rich, there is a wealth of translated writing here. Granting access to such valuable primary sources, this reader offers us deeper insight into the debates, discussions, and arguments of Islam thinkers on universal questions in philosophy.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Halftitle Page
- Title Page
- Contents
- Short Biographies of the Authors of the Selected Texts
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- General Introduction
- PART I Religion and Reason Edited by Rahim Acar
- PART II Religion and Ethics Edited by Hümeyra Özturan
- PART III Religious Experience and Religious Knowledge Edited by M. Nedim Tan
- PART IV Extraordinary Events Edited by Ercan Alkan
- PART V God’s Existence and Unity Edited by M. Cüneyt Kaya
- PART VI God and the Universe Edited by Rahim Acar
- PART VII How to Understand the Religious Texts? Edited by Nail Okuyucu and Rahim Acar
- PART VIII Theological Language and the Divine Properties Edited by Osman Demir
- PART IX Religious Diversity Edited by Ercan Alkan and Rahim Acar
- PART X Death and the Hereafter Edited by Hümeyra Özturan
- Notes
- Index
- Imprint