1st Edition

Skepticism in Classical Islam Moments of Confusion

By Paul L. Heck Copyright 2014
232 Pages
by Routledge

232 Pages
by Routledge

232 Pages
by Routledge

The first major treatment of skepticism in Islam, this book explores the critical role of skeptical thinking in the development of theology in Islam. It examines the way key thinkers in classical Islam faced perplexing questions about the nature of God and his relation to the world, all the while walking a fine line between belief in God’s message as revealed in the Qur’an, and the power of the... Read more
Introduction: Skepticism in Islam 1 Words, Words, Words 2 A World Without Words 3 Truths Beyond Words, Truths Beyond Ideas 4 Words are Words Conclusion: To Doubt... or not to Doubt

Biography

Paul L. Heck is associate professor in the Department of Theology at Georgetown University, specializing in the intellectual history of Islam. His research focuses on the development of theological discourse in Islam and its relation to Christianity, highlighting the dynamic interaction between the two religious traditions.