Christianity/Islam: Perspectives on Esoteric Ecumenism : a New Translation with Selected LettersSchuon's articles on the relationship between Christianity and Islam have profound implications in the field of inter-religious dialogue. Several thought-provoking chapters shed light, from an inward dimension, upon the apparent outward contradictions between these two religions, notably in the field of moral divergences. This new edition is a fully revised translation of the original French edition and contains an extensive new Appendix with previously unpublished selections from his letters and other private writings. |
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... among the jewels of German poetry; and let us add that the religious music of Bach testifies to the same spirit of powerful piety. ' As Dante said : “ Lady , thou art 34 Christianity/Islam: Perspectives on Esoteric Ecumenism.
... among the jewels of German poetry; and let us add that the religious music of Bach testifies to the same spirit of powerful piety. ' As Dante said : “ Lady , thou art 34 Christianity/Islam: Perspectives on Esoteric Ecumenism.
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... thou art so great and possesseth such power that whosoever desireth grace and has not recourse to thee , it is as if his desire wished to fly without wings ” ( Paradiso , 33 : 13-15 ) . 19 Whose thesis has been retained by liberal ...
... thou art so great and possesseth such power that whosoever desireth grace and has not recourse to thee , it is as if his desire wished to fly without wings ” ( Paradiso , 33 : 13-15 ) . 19 Whose thesis has been retained by liberal ...
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Contents
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The Problem of Moral Divergences | 57 |
Alternations in Semitic Monotheism | 65 |
The Idea of The Best in Religions | 91 |
3333 | 101 |
23 | 112 |
Paradise as Theophany | 169 |
Atomism and Creation | 175 |
On the Divine Will | 181 |
Selections from Letters and Other Previously | 189 |
The Spiritual Virtues according to Saint Francis of Assisi | 209 |
Editors Notes | 215 |
Glossary of Foreign Terms and Phrases | 245 |
Index | 257 |
Dilemmas of Muslim Scholasticism | 133 |
Biographical Notes | 267 |
Common terms and phrases
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