Cross Veneration in the Medieval Islamic World: Christian Identity and Practice under Muslim Rule (Early and Medieval Islamic World)

The book "Cross Veneration in the Medieval Islamic World" by Charles Tieszen is a groundbreaking study that sheds light on the little-known history of Christian-Muslim relations during the medieval period.

Through a comprehensive analysis of every known apologetic or polemical text written between the 8th and 14th centuries, Tieszen uncovers the complex theological debates that lay at the heart of these communities' religious identities.

By considering the perspectives of both Muslim and Christian authors, this book provides a unique insight into cross-cultural debate and exchange, and the development of Christianity and Islam in the medieval period.

With its focus on the veneration of crosses and crucifixes in predominantly Islamic contexts, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of religious identity and inter-faith dialogue.

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