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De Gruyter Creation and Contemplation: Qur'anic Cosmology and Late Antique Background

Name: Creation and Contemplation: Qur'anic Cosmology and Late Antique Background
Brand: De Gruyter
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Creation and Contemplation by Julien Decharneux examines the profound connections between Qur'anic cosmology and the cosmological traditions of Late Antiquity, with particular emphasis on Syriac Christian thought. This scholarly work, part of the Studies in the History and Culture of the Middle East series, traces how the Qur'an continues a rich tradition of natural contemplation that flourished throughout Late Antiquity within Christian intellectual circles. The first section investigates the Qur'an's exhortation to audiences to contemplate the world, demonstrating how this practice builds upon established Late Antique methods of spiritual reflection. The analysis reveals especially notable parallels with the mystical and ascetic writings of the Church of the East, a community experiencing significant intellectual and spiritual development during this pivotal period. This De Gruyter publication offers scholars and students of Islamic theology, Christian studies, and religious philosophy a nuanced exploration of cross-cultural cosmological thought.

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Explores connections between Qur'anic cosmology and Late Antique cosmological traditions, particularly Syriac Christianity.

Examines how the Qur'an promotes natural contemplation as a continuation of established Late Antique Christian practices.

Includes detailed analysis of mystical and ascetic literature from the Church of the East during Late Antiquity.

Part of the De Gruyter Studies in the History and Culture of the Middle East series, volume 47.

Suitable for scholars of Islamic theology, Christian studies, philosophy of religion, and Late Antique intellectual history.

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Brand: De Gruyter
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 3110794012
Category: Books > Subjects > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Theology > Philosophy
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 29 March 2023
Listed Since: 15 August 2022

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