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The children of Abraham : Judaism, Christianity, Islam / F.E. Peters ; with a foreword by John L. Esposito.
Record details
- ISBN: 0691120412 (cl : alk. paper)
- Physical Description: xix, 237 p. ; 23 cm.
- Edition: New ed.
- Publisher: Princeton, N.J. : Princeton University Press, c2004.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [173]-212) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction : the scripture : some preliminary notions -- The promise and the heirs -- A contested inheritance -- Community and hierarchy -- The Law -- Scripture and tradition -- The worship of God -- Renunciation and aspiration -- Thinking and talking about God -- Epilogue : sacred history. |
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| Subject: | Judaism > History > To 1500. Christianity. Islam > History > To 1500. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | BM 157 .P47 2004 | 30532890 | General Collection | Available | - |
The Children of Abraham : Judaism, Christianity, Islam - New Edition
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Table of Contents
The Children of Abraham : Judaism, Christianity, Islam - New Edition
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Foreword John L.Esposito | p. ix | |
| Preface to the New Edition | p. xv | |
| Preface | p. xvii | |
| Introduction The Scriptures: Some Preliminary Notions | p. 1 | |
| Chapter 1 | The Promise and the Heirs | p. 7 |
| Chapter 2 | A Contested Inheritance | p. 21 |
| Chapter 3 | Community and Hierarchy | p. 41 |
| Chapter 4 | The Law | p. 67 |
| Chapter 5 | Scripture and Tradition | p. 85 |
| Chapter 6 | The Worship of God | p. 103 |
| Chapter 7 | Renunciation and Aspiration | p. 116 |
| Chapter 8 | Thinking and Talking about God | p. 138 |
| Epilogue Sacred History | p. 167 | |
| Notes | p. 173 | |
| Glossary | p. 213 | |
| Index | p. 227 |
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