For more than two decades the world religions have been a central topic for Hans Kung. In books which have inspired millions throughout the world, he has pioneered work towards a new dialogue between cultures. In this extraordinarily comprehensive book, he gives an in-depth account of Islam, the
Islam in context : past, present, and future
β Scribed by Riddell, Peter G
- Publisher
- Grand Rapids, MI : Baker Academic
- Year
- 2003
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
231 pages : 23 cm
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