Nicholas of Cusa and Islam: polemic and dialogue in the late Middle Ages

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...

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Contributors: Levy, Ian Christopher 1967- (Editor) ; George Tvrtković, Rita (Editor) ; Duclow, Donald F. (Editor) ; Watanabe, Morimichi 1926-2012 (Dedicatee) ; Nikolaus, von Kues, Kardinal 1401-1464 (Other)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden Boston Brill 2014
In:Year: 2014
Series/Journal:Studies in medieval and Reformation traditions Volume 183
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Nicholas of Cusa 1401-1464 / Christianity / Islam
Further subjects:B Nicholas of Cusa, Cardinal (1401-1464)
B Collection of essays
B Africa / History
B Islam Relations Christianity Early works to 1800
B Electronic books
B Islam Controversial literature Early works to 1800
B Qurʼan Criticism, interpretation, etc Early works to 1800
B History
B Nicholas of Cusa, Cardinal (1401-1464) Cribratio Alkorani
B Christianity and other religions Islam Early works to 1800
B Nicholas of Cusa, Cardinal (1401-1464) De pace fidei
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Summary: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 relations-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
Item Description:Includes index
ISBN:9004274766