This book is based on the 1967 Jordan Lectures in Comparative Religion and discusses the Biblical concept of human dominion and the Qur'anic doctrine of Adam as caliph. It explores the Jewish, Muslim
Kenneth Cragg (1913--2012) was one of the West's most gifted interpreters of Islam. In this deeply insightful, classic work of Qur'anic studies, he argues that the West must put aside a "spir
Series: Routledge Literature CompanionsThe Qur?an is the prime possession of Muslims: how then, are they reading and understanding their sacred Book today? This volume, originally published in 1985&nb
What is happening in Islam is of concern to more than Muslims. The Qur’an is the prime possession of Muslims: how then, are they reading and understanding their sacred Book today? This volume, origina
What is happening in Islam is of concern to more than Muslims. The Qur’an is the prime possession of Muslims: how then, are they reading and understanding their sacred Book today? This volume, origina
For six decades Kenneth Cragg has been recognized and praised as one of the West's most gifted interpreters of Islam. In this latest, deeply insightful work, Cragg argues that the West must put aside
Taking the Muslim call to prayer as his starting point, the author unravels the significance of the muezzin's haunting cry, considering prophethood, prayer, politics and community to present a more co
A highly acclaimed introduction to the figure of Jesus from a Muslim perspective, this book illuminates the unity and division between the Islamic and Christian faiths.
Few historical figures are more central to the affairs of the present than Muhammad, and few religions have sought acknowledgement of their Prophet more avidly than Islam from Christians.Bringing a c
