Islam, Christianity and Tradition: A Comparative Exploration

Offers 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. The Author Suggests There Has Been A Chain Of Thinkers From Classical Islam To The Twentieth 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, The Author Highlights The Seemingly Paradoxical Harmony Between Tradition And Itjihad In Islam.the Author Draws On A Variety Of Primary And Secondary Sources Including Contemporary Newspaper And Journal