Early Muslim Polemic Against Christianity [Hardcover]

A 2002 edition of the refutation of the doctrine of Incarnation by the ninth-century Muslim theologian, Abu 'Isa al-Warraq.David Thomas edits and translates Abu Isa al-Warraqs Against the Incarnation, the second and last part of his Refutation of the Three Christian Denominations. The book contains an edition of the Arabic text alongside the English translation, together with explanatory notes. Dr Thomas comprehensive introduction outlines the pluralist and multifaith society of medieval Baghdad, thus placing Abu Isa in the context of both Muslim theological argument and Christian-Muslim discussions. Thus he demonstrates the authors originality and his influence on later Muslim authors. The book represents a formidable scholarly achievement.David Thomas edits and translates Abu Isa al-Warraqs Against the Incarnation, the second and last part of his Refutation of the Three Christian Denominations. The book contains an edition of the Arabic text alongside the English translation, together with explanatory notes. Dr Thomas comprehensive introduction outlines the pluralist and multifaith society of medieval Baghdad, thus placing Abu Isa in the context of both Muslim theological argument and Christian-Muslim discussions. Thus he demonstrates the authors originality and his influence on later Muslim authors. The book represents a formidable scholarly achievement.David Thomas edits and translates Ab^D-u ^D-I^D-sa al-Warr^D-aqs Against the Incarnation, the second and last part of his Refutation of the Three Christian Denominations. The book contains an edition of the Arabic text alongside the English translation, together with explanatory notes. Dr. Thomas' comprehensive introduction outlines the pluralist and multifaith society of medieval Baghdad, placing Ab^D-u ^D-I^D-sa in the context of both Muslim theological argument and Christian-Muslim discussions. Thus he succeeds in demonstrating the author's originality and his influence on later Muslim authors.Introduction; 1. lÓÒ