Islamic ecumenism in the 20th century: the Azhar and Shiism between rapprochement and restraint

The present volume describes the various phases of the inner-Islamic ecumenical dialogue in the 20th century between Sunnis and Shiites, the short-lived periods of success it achieved, but also the fierce mutual polemics it inevitably engendered. The examination focuses on the role of the Cairene Az...

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Published in:Social, economic and political studies of the Middle East
Subtitles:Annäherung und Distanz
Main Author: Brunner, Rainer 1964- (Author)
Contributors: Greenman, Joseph (Translator)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden [u.a.] Brill c 2004
In: Social, economic and political studies of the Middle East (91)
Year: 2004
Edition:Rev. and upd. ed.
Series/Journal:Social, economic and political studies of the Middle East 91
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B al-Azhar University / Sunnites / Islamic theology / Shi'ah / History 1900-1979
B Egypt / Sunnites / Islamic theology / Dialogue / Shi'ah / History 1900-1979
B al-Azhar University / Sunnites / Islamic theology / Dialogue / Shi'ah / History 1900-2000
Further subjects:B Sunnites Relations Shīʿah
B Jāmiʿat al-Azhar
B Islam 20th century
B Shīʿah Relations Sunnites
B Shīʿah History 20th century