Christianity and Islam by Carl Heinrich Becker

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"Christianity and Islam" by Carl Heinrich Becker is a scholarly work published in the early 20th century, specifically 1909. This book serves as a comparative study of two major world religions, focusing on their historical points of contact, influences, and interactions. Becker investigates how Christianity and Islam have both influenced and shaped each other over time, addressing key religious figures, doctrines, and cultural exchanges that have developed over the centuries. In the text, Becker outlines the relationship between Christianity and Islam, starting with the emergence of Islam in the context of Christian influences during the medieval period. He discusses how Muhammad was shaped by various religious traditions, asserting that his teachings incorporated elements of Christianity and Judaism, despite claiming to be the final prophet in a long line of divine revelations. The book delves into specific themes such as metaphysics, the understanding of God, ascetic practices, and the evolution of religious dogma, highlighting both similarities and differences between the two faiths. Ultimately, Becker concludes that the dynamic interplay of ideas between Christianity and Islam has significantly contributed to the development of both religious and philosophical thought in the regions influenced by these faiths. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Becker, Carl Heinrich, 1876-1933
Translator Chaytor, H. J. (Henry John), 1871-1954
Uniform Title Christentum und Islam. English
Title Christianity and Islam
Note Reading ease score: 45.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Luiz Antonio de Souza and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Language English
LoC Class BP: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Islam, Bahaism, Theosophy, Other and new beliefs
Subject Islam -- Relations -- Christianity
Subject Christianity and other religions -- Islam
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EBook-No. 11198
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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