Christian-Muslim Relations: Primary Sources 600 - 1914

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This 3-volume reference work brings together over 270 extracts from the major works left by Christians and Muslims that reflect their reciprocal knowledge and attitudes. Texts and topics range from theological and legal treatises, scientific studies, travelogues, commercial contracts, captivity narratives, martyrologies, plays, and novels. The breadth and diversity in genres and languages presented here makes this the most comprehensive resource in the field. Each volume is divided into the following sections of coverage: Volume 1 (600 1500): Muslim Arabic works; Christian Arabic works; Andalusian Arabic works; Syriac, Persian and other Eastern language works; Greek Works; Latin and European vernacular works Volume 2 (1500 1700): Works from North and Western Europe; Eastern Europe; Southern Europe Middle East and North Africa; East, South and South East Asia; Africa; The Americas Volume 3 (1700 1914): Works from Africa and the Americas; Eastern Europe; Western Europe; Middle East and North Africa; East, South and South East Asia. Introductions are provided to each section as well as each extract. Biographical information is detailed, along with notes and suggestions for further reading. The collection contains many new translations, as well as 15 maps.

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David Thomas is Emeritus Professor of Christianity and Islam at the University of Birmingham, UK. He is a Fellow of the British Academy and director of Christian-Muslims Relations, a Bibliographical History, a project that traces the history of engagement between the two faiths in the period 600-1914.