Nicholas of Cusa and Muhammad : a critical revisit / Nathan Ron.
| Author/creator | Ron, Nathan, 1955- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | New York : Peter Lang, [2023] |
| Description | 108 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction : contradictory texts, idealist scholars -- CA compared to DPF : the trinity -- CA compared to DPF : paradise -- CA compared to DPF : Abraham -- CA compared to DPF : the Jews manipulated Muhammad -- CA compared to DPF : circumcision -- Polemics and marginalization -- Rejecting the prophethood of Muhammad -- Nicholas of Cusa's crusade -- Agenda and legend -- Interreligious dialogue. |
| Abstract | "Nicholas of Cusa (1401-1464), thinker, polymath, and cardinal, had a long-standing interest in Islam. To date, however, no work has satisfactorily dealt with his volatile attitude towards the Islamic faith and the Ottoman Turks. This book revisits Nicholas of Cusa's attitude towards Islam, criticizing previous work that has overlooked Cusa's involvement in preparations for a crusade, and the significance of Cusa's polemical A Scrutiny of the Koran (Cribratio Alkorani) of 1461. The book also addresses the prevailing image of Cusa as a dove of peace and champion of interreligious dialogue, and suggests an alternative and more complex picture which takes account of Cusa's crusading activities and his attitude towards Muslims and Jews. A significant new study, Nicolas of Cusa and Mohammed will appeal to students and scholars interested in the Renaissance, Humanism, church-state relations, the history of the crusades, and Nicholas of Cusa's life and works"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Ron, Nathan, 1955- Nicholas of Cusa and Muhammad New York : Peter Lang, [2023] 9781636673240 |
| LCCN | 2023019169 |
| ISBN | 9781636673233 |
| ISBN | 1636673236 |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
| ISBN | (epub) |
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