The sum of all heresies : the image of Islam in Western thought /

Quinn, Frederick.

The sum of all heresies : the image of Islam in Western thought / Frederick Quinn. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2008. - viii, 221 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [201]-213) and index.

The prophet as Antichrist and Arab Lucifer (early times to 1600) -- "The time of Araby has come at last" (1600-1800) -- The prophet as hero and wise Easterner (1800-1900) -- "Nous revenons, Saladin!" (We return, Saladin!) (1900-2000) -- The summing up -- Appendix: "Am I not your Lord?" / Kenneth Cragg on Muslim-Christian dialogue.

9780195325638 (cloth : alk. paper) 019532563X (cloth : alk. paper)

2007010412


Islamic civilization.
Public opinion--Europe.
Christianity and other religions--Islam.
Islam--Relations--Christianity.


Islamic countries--Relations--Europe.
Europe--Relations--Islamic countries.
Islamic countries--Foreign public opinion, European.

DS35.74.E85 / Q45 2008

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