عنوان

September 11 : religious perspectives on the causes and consequences

eng

September 11 : religious perspectives on the causes and consequences

This title offers a comprehensive perspective on the background, causes and outcome of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Containing 13 articles by leading scholars of sociology, theology and history, this book examines all aspects of the events, from the motivations of Bin Laden to the difficult question, "why did God permit this?". It also covers Muslim and Christian perspectives and concludes with a thoughtful argument for increased mutual understanding between nations and religions.

Oxford

Oneworld

2002

x, 292 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index

ISBN: 1851683089

edited by Ian Markham and Ibrahim M. Abu-Rabi

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September 11: the terrorist attack on America / Heidi Gehman -- A post-September 11 critical assessment of modern Islamic history / Ibrahim M. Abu-Rabi -- Grieving together: September 11 as a measure of social capital in the U.S. / Nancy T. Ammerman -- Faith-based community ministries in a 9.11 world / Carl S. Dudley -- Stopping oppression: an Islamic obligation / Ingrid Mattson -- Witnessing to the spirit: reflections on an emerging American spirituality / Miriam Therese Winter -- Violent faith / Kelton Cobb. Religious leadership in the aftermath of September 11: some lessons from Jesus and Paul / Efrain Agosto -- The Bible and dialogue / Judy Fentress-Williams -- 9.11: contrasting reactions and the challenge of dialogue / Ian Markham -- Recording the moment: moving from a collection model to a documentation model / Jack W. Ammerman -- Internal security and civil liberties: moral dilemmas and debates / Heidi Hadsell.

، September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 1002.

، Terrorism--Religious aspects.

، Terrorism--Causes.

، Terrorism--United States--Prevention.

، World politics--5991-5002.

، United States--Social conditions--0891-

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AU Markham, Ian S.

AU Abu-Rabi, Ibrahim