TY - GEN T1 - Islam, Christianity and tradition : a comparative exploration A1 - Netton, Ian Richard LA - English PP - Edinburgh PB - Edinburgh University Press YR - 2006 UL - https://ebooks.jgu.edu.in/Record/ebsco_acadsubs_ocm99997384 AB - A unique comparative exploration of the role of tradition in Islam and Christianity. The idea of 'tradition' has enjoyed a variety of senses and definitions in Islam and Christianity, but both have cleaved at certain times to a supposedly 'golden age' of tradition from the past. Key Themes The roles of authority Fundamentalism The use of reason Ijtihad (independent thinking) Original comparisons between Islamic Salafism and Christian Lefebvrism Ian Richard Netton suggests there has been a chain of thinkers from classical Islam to the 20th century who share a common interest in ijtihad (or independent thinking). Drawing on past and present evidence, and using Christian tradition as a focus for contrast and comparison, he highlights the seemingly paradoxical harmony between tradition and itjihad in Islam. By using a variety of primary and secondary sources including contemporary newspaper and journal articles, documents and letters, he adds an immediacy to this lucid and stimulating text. Key Features Proposes a new vocabulary for the articulation of Islam Offers original comparisons between Salafism and Lefebvrism Highlights the paradoxical harmony between tradition and itjihad in Islam Articulates the yearning amongst today's Muslim and Christian traditionalists for a revival of a 'golden age' from whence, they believe, all good traditions derive CN - BT88 .N48 2006eb SN - 9780748630257 SN - 0748630252 SN - 0748623922 SN - 9780748623921 SN - 1280762527 SN - 9781280762529 SN - 0748623914 SN - 9780748623914 KW - Authority : Religious aspects : Christianity. KW - Authority : Religious aspects : Islam. KW - AutoriteĢ : Aspect religieux : Christianisme. KW - AutoriteĢ : Aspect religieux : Islam. KW - RELIGION : Christian Theology : Ecclesiology. KW - RELIGION : Islam : General. KW - Authority : Religious aspects : Christianity KW - Authority : Religious aspects : Islam KW - Electronic books. ER -