The Three Rings. Textual Studies in the Historical Trialogue of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Utrecht: Thomasfonds, 2005. First edition. Softcover. Quarto. xxii, 297 (1)pp. Original illustrated green wraps with white lettering on cover and spine. Collection of essays on the works and identity of "dramatis personae" - e.g. Abraham Ibn Daud, Paul of Antioch, or Al-Ghazali, their similarities and their differences in relation to their respective cultural heritage of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. "The difference between ultimate truth and human claims to possess it is the point of the parables of the three rings and the parable of the pearl. Because of the dichotomy, in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, between God as creator and human beings as creatures, we cannot be sure about truth" (eds.) Wrappers and interior in overall fine condition. Fine. Item #37782
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