The Privilege of Man: A Theme in Judaism, Islam and Christianity

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Privilege of Man: A Theme in Judaism, Islam and Christianity
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Bishop Kenneth Cragg
SeriesReligious Studies: Bloomsbury Academic Collections
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:224
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreComparative religion
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
ISBN/Barcode 9781474281027
ClassificationsDewey:202
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Publication Date 6 October 2016
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This book is based on the 1967 Jordan Lectures in Comparative Religion and discusses the Biblical concept of human dominion and the Qur'anic doctrine of Adam as caliph. It explores the Jewish, Muslim and Christian understanding of man in election, the prophet-state and in grace and sonship.

Author Biography

The Right Reverend Kenneth Cragg taught at various universities abroad and in the UK, including Cambridge and London University, and served as assistant bishop in the UK and Jerusalem, Israel.