Defenders of Reason in Islam: Mu'tazililism from Medieval School to Modern Symbol

by Richard C. Martin, Mark Woodward, Dwi S. Atmaja

Overview

This clearly written text explores the rational theology of Islam, the conflict between the defenders of God and the defenders of reason, and the controversy's historical roots.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781851681471
Publisher:	Oneworld Publications
Publication date:	10/01/1997
Pages:	268
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 6.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Richard C. Martin is Emeritus Professor of Religion at Emory University. Mark R. Woodward, an anthropologist specialising in Islam in Indonesia, is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Arizona State University. Dwi S. Atmaja is Professor of Arabic at the Islamic University at Pontianak, Indonesia.