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Titre : |
Outbidding Catholicity. Early Islamic Attitudes toward Christians and Christianity |
Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
Auteurs : |
Jason Dean, Auteur |
Année de publication : |
2009 |
Article en page(s) : |
pp. 201-225. |
Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
Résumé : |
How did early Islam gain its understanding of Christians and Christianity? How did it react to Christian claims of universality? To answer these questions, this article first identifies passages pertaining to the Christian religion in representative texts of the three main bodies of literature produced by the first Muslim writers and editors: the Qur'ān, the Hadith and the Sira. This data is then analyzed into five ideal-types of Islamic attitudes toward Christians and Christianity: 1) affirmations of the truth of the Gospel, 2) descriptions of Christians as true believers, 3) descriptions of Christians as sectarians, 4) accusations of disbelief (kufr) and 5) accusations of idolatry (shirk). The assertion of an historical relationship between sectarianism, disbelief and idolatry led to subordinating the Muslim-Christian dialogue on the recognition of the unicity of God, which could be conceived of as providing the basis either for a restricted religious pluralism or for an Islamic universalism. |
in Exchange > 38/3 (2009) . - pp. 201-225.
[article] Outbidding Catholicity. Early Islamic Attitudes toward Christians and Christianity [texte imprimé] / Jason Dean, Auteur . - 2009 . - pp. 201-225. Langues : Anglais ( eng) in Exchange > 38/3 (2009) . - pp. 201-225.
Résumé : |
How did early Islam gain its understanding of Christians and Christianity? How did it react to Christian claims of universality? To answer these questions, this article first identifies passages pertaining to the Christian religion in representative texts of the three main bodies of literature produced by the first Muslim writers and editors: the Qur'ān, the Hadith and the Sira. This data is then analyzed into five ideal-types of Islamic attitudes toward Christians and Christianity: 1) affirmations of the truth of the Gospel, 2) descriptions of Christians as true believers, 3) descriptions of Christians as sectarians, 4) accusations of disbelief (kufr) and 5) accusations of idolatry (shirk). The assertion of an historical relationship between sectarianism, disbelief and idolatry led to subordinating the Muslim-Christian dialogue on the recognition of the unicity of God, which could be conceived of as providing the basis either for a restricted religious pluralism or for an Islamic universalism. |
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Titre : |
Is there a Meaning in Natural Disasters? Constructions of Culture, Religion and Science |
Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
Auteurs : |
Bernard Adeney-Risakotta, Auteur |
Année de publication : |
2009 |
Article en page(s) : |
pp. 226-243. |
Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
Résumé : |
This article discusses the various ways Indonesian Muslims and Christians wrestled with the existential issues caused by the tsunami and the earthquake that hit Yogyakarta in 2006. Many of them are strong related to the issues of the theodicy. One of the most compelling ones is the question whether this disaster was a punishment imposed by God. Impressive was how certain Muslims accepted the catastrophe. However, it is remarkable that the answer also often reflected current mutual relationships between Muslims and Christians. Javanese Christians saw the tsunami as a punishment meted out to the Muslims in Aceh, but after the earthquake in Yogyakarta they held a different view. Other people took another attitude and opted for a view in which they, in the name of God, reached out to their neighbours. |
in Exchange > 38/3 (2009) . - pp. 226-243.
[article] Is there a Meaning in Natural Disasters? Constructions of Culture, Religion and Science [texte imprimé] / Bernard Adeney-Risakotta, Auteur . - 2009 . - pp. 226-243. Langues : Anglais ( eng) in Exchange > 38/3 (2009) . - pp. 226-243.
Résumé : |
This article discusses the various ways Indonesian Muslims and Christians wrestled with the existential issues caused by the tsunami and the earthquake that hit Yogyakarta in 2006. Many of them are strong related to the issues of the theodicy. One of the most compelling ones is the question whether this disaster was a punishment imposed by God. Impressive was how certain Muslims accepted the catastrophe. However, it is remarkable that the answer also often reflected current mutual relationships between Muslims and Christians. Javanese Christians saw the tsunami as a punishment meted out to the Muslims in Aceh, but after the earthquake in Yogyakarta they held a different view. Other people took another attitude and opted for a view in which they, in the name of God, reached out to their neighbours. |
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Titre : |
Gestures of the Evil Mind : Interpreting Religion-Related Violence in Indonesia after 9/11 |
Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
Auteurs : |
Lucien van Liere, Auteur |
Année de publication : |
2009 |
Article en page(s) : |
pp. 244-270. |
Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
Résumé : |
Religion-related violence in current Indonesia results from historic memory of anti-colonial struggle, recent power games and globalization. This articles seeks to understand the influence of 9/11 on inter- and intra religious tensions Indonesia. A three level research method will be used (narrative/biography — date/place — theory) and three analytical tools to understand group-violence will be introduced (Volkan's hot place, Girard's cycle of vengeance and strategies of dehumanization) in order to comprehend religion-related violence in Indonesia as an attempt to get rid of the other's 'evil mind'. The presumption of the evil mind after 9/11 is embedded into a global network of vengeance, continually disseminating images of suffering and pain around the globe and — as such — constantly preceding another atrocity. Religion-related violence, troubling Indonesia since 1997, is a highly interesting example of the expulsion of the other's presumed evil mind. |
in Exchange > 38/3 (2009) . - pp. 244-270.
[article] Gestures of the Evil Mind : Interpreting Religion-Related Violence in Indonesia after 9/11 [texte imprimé] / Lucien van Liere, Auteur . - 2009 . - pp. 244-270. Langues : Anglais ( eng) in Exchange > 38/3 (2009) . - pp. 244-270.
Résumé : |
Religion-related violence in current Indonesia results from historic memory of anti-colonial struggle, recent power games and globalization. This articles seeks to understand the influence of 9/11 on inter- and intra religious tensions Indonesia. A three level research method will be used (narrative/biography — date/place — theory) and three analytical tools to understand group-violence will be introduced (Volkan's hot place, Girard's cycle of vengeance and strategies of dehumanization) in order to comprehend religion-related violence in Indonesia as an attempt to get rid of the other's 'evil mind'. The presumption of the evil mind after 9/11 is embedded into a global network of vengeance, continually disseminating images of suffering and pain around the globe and — as such — constantly preceding another atrocity. Religion-related violence, troubling Indonesia since 1997, is a highly interesting example of the expulsion of the other's presumed evil mind. |
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Titre : |
'The Name of God in Africa' and Related Contemporary Theological, Development and Linguistic Concerns |
Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
Auteurs : |
Jim Harries, Auteur |
Année de publication : |
2009 |
Article en page(s) : |
pp. 271-291. |
Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
Résumé : |
Recent discoveries in linguistics here summarised reveal problems in the choice of an African name for God, especially when theological debate is in English, as it results in the ignoring of important differences in how God is understood. Translating the Luo term 'Nyasaye' as 'God' ignores his Luo character as 'bestowing force'. Similarly translating 'God' by 'Nyasaye' falsely assumes a carrying over of native-English theological presuppositions. These differences are shown to be consequential and, if disregarded, serious. The use of African languages rooted in African culture in debate is found to be essential for the future health of Christianity, and socio-economic development in Africa. |
in Exchange > 38/3 (2009) . - pp. 271-291.
[article] 'The Name of God in Africa' and Related Contemporary Theological, Development and Linguistic Concerns [texte imprimé] / Jim Harries, Auteur . - 2009 . - pp. 271-291. Langues : Anglais ( eng) in Exchange > 38/3 (2009) . - pp. 271-291.
Résumé : |
Recent discoveries in linguistics here summarised reveal problems in the choice of an African name for God, especially when theological debate is in English, as it results in the ignoring of important differences in how God is understood. Translating the Luo term 'Nyasaye' as 'God' ignores his Luo character as 'bestowing force'. Similarly translating 'God' by 'Nyasaye' falsely assumes a carrying over of native-English theological presuppositions. These differences are shown to be consequential and, if disregarded, serious. The use of African languages rooted in African culture in debate is found to be essential for the future health of Christianity, and socio-economic development in Africa. |
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Titre : |
Failure of Ecumenism : The Rise of Church Related Universities in Zimbabwe |
Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
Auteurs : |
Solmon Zwana, Auteur |
Année de publication : |
2009 |
Article en page(s) : |
pp. 292-311. |
Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
Résumé : |
Discourses on ethnicity, politics and religion have a propensity to concentrate on their divisive implications and violent aspects. At another level, scholarship on ecumenism has been preoccupied with forms of ecumenism such as interdenominational bodies and grassroots co-operation exhibited in joint worship services and discussion forums. It is noted that in spite of its shortcomings Christianity has registered notable progress in ecumenical co-operation. However, one dimension where the churches have not done well is closer co-operation culminating in cross-denominational pooling of resources leading to the establishment of institutions. This paper seeks to highlight the failure of ecumenism in the emergence of church-related universities in Zimbabwe. It notes that particularly in the early stages of the evolution of church related universities there was consideration of ecumenical ventures but the ideas did not take root for a variety of reasons. This paper isolates ethnicity, regionalism and historical backgrounds among the major reasons for the failure of ecumenism in higher education in Zimbabwe. It argues that over time Christian churches participated through their mission stations in fostering ethnic and regional identities. The emergence of church related universities saw an increase in competition and rivalry rather than co-operation as each church in spite of the absence of an adequate resource base sought to take advantage of the liberalisation of the higher education sector by the state. |
in Exchange > 38/3 (2009) . - pp. 292-311.
[article] Failure of Ecumenism : The Rise of Church Related Universities in Zimbabwe [texte imprimé] / Solmon Zwana, Auteur . - 2009 . - pp. 292-311. Langues : Anglais ( eng) in Exchange > 38/3 (2009) . - pp. 292-311.
Résumé : |
Discourses on ethnicity, politics and religion have a propensity to concentrate on their divisive implications and violent aspects. At another level, scholarship on ecumenism has been preoccupied with forms of ecumenism such as interdenominational bodies and grassroots co-operation exhibited in joint worship services and discussion forums. It is noted that in spite of its shortcomings Christianity has registered notable progress in ecumenical co-operation. However, one dimension where the churches have not done well is closer co-operation culminating in cross-denominational pooling of resources leading to the establishment of institutions. This paper seeks to highlight the failure of ecumenism in the emergence of church-related universities in Zimbabwe. It notes that particularly in the early stages of the evolution of church related universities there was consideration of ecumenical ventures but the ideas did not take root for a variety of reasons. This paper isolates ethnicity, regionalism and historical backgrounds among the major reasons for the failure of ecumenism in higher education in Zimbabwe. It argues that over time Christian churches participated through their mission stations in fostering ethnic and regional identities. The emergence of church related universities saw an increase in competition and rivalry rather than co-operation as each church in spite of the absence of an adequate resource base sought to take advantage of the liberalisation of the higher education sector by the state. |
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