An Introduction to Islam for Jews by Firestone, Reuven
An Introduction to Islam for Jews by Firestone, Reuven

An Introduction to Islam for Jews

Muslim-Jewish relations in the United States, Israel, and Europe are tenuous. Jews and Muslims struggle to understand...
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Author: Reuven Firestone
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An Introduction to Islam for Jews by Firestone, Reuven

An Introduction to Islam for Jews

$45.18
An Introduction to Islam for Jews by Firestone, Reuven

An Introduction to Islam for Jews

$45.18
Author: Reuven Firestone
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
Muslim-Jewish relations in the United States, Israel, and Europe are tenuous. Jews and Muslims struggle to understand one another and know little about each other's traditions and beliefs. Firestone explains the remarkable similarities and profound differences between Judaism and Islam, the complex history of Jihad, the legal and religious positions of Jews in the world of Islam, how various expressions of Islam (Sunni, Shi a, Sufi, Salafi, etc.) regard Jews, the range of Muslim views about Israel, and much more. He addresses these issues and others with candor and integrity, and he writes with language, symbols, and ideas that make sense to Jews. Exploring these subjects in today's vexed political climate is a delicate undertaking. Firestone draws on the research and writings of generations of Muslim, Jewish, and other scholars, as well as his own considerable expertise in this field. The book's tone is neither disparaging, apologetic, nor triumphal. Firestone provides many original sources in translation, as well as an appendix of additional key sources in context. Most importantly, this book is readable and reasoned, presenting to readers for the first time the complexity of Islam and its relationship toward Jews and Judaism.

Author: Reuven Firestone
Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
Published: 05/19/2008
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.06h x 7.10w x 0.89d
ISBN: 9780827608641


Review Citation(s):
Library Journal Supplements 11/15/2007 pg. 22
Publishers Weekly 06/09/2008 pg. 47
Library Journal 08/15/2008 pg. 90
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2008 pg. 20
Multicultural Review 03/01/2009 pg. 64

About the Author
Reuven Firestone is a professor of medieval Jewish and Islamic studies at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Los Angeles. Many of Rabbi Firestone's publications, including An Introduction to Islam for Jews; Jews, Christians, Muslims in Dialogue; Children of Abraham: An Introduction to Judaism for Muslims, and Journeys in Holy Lands focus on interfaith relations, with specific attention given to Islam.
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