A medieval case for Islam's superiority : the letter of Ibn al-Layth to the king of the Romans / edited and translated by Ayman S. Ibrahim, Clint Hackenburg.

Author/creator Muḥammad ibn al-Layth author.
Format Book
PublicationWaco, Texas : Baylor University Press, [2025]
Descriptionv, 377 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
Hārūn al-Rashīd, Caliph, approximately 763-809.
Constantine VI, Emperor of the East, 771-
Islam--Relations. --Christianity.
Christianity and other religions--Islam.
Islam--Apologetic works.
Byzantine Empire--Relations. --Islamic Empire.
Islamic Empire--Relations. --Byzantine Empire.

Other author/creatorIbrahim, Ayman S., 1973- editor, translator. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjCDXTkbqWCH7Wdp8dK883
Other author/creatorHackenburg, Clint, editor, translator. https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCjKWWDXQDkWJtCm8yy8JwC
Included WorkMuḥammad ibn al-Layth. Risālat Abī al-Rabīʻ Muḥammad ibn al-Layth min Hārūn al-Rashīd ilá Qusṭanṭīn malik al-Rūm. English.
Included WorkMuḥammad ibn al-Layth. Risālat Abī al-Rabīʻ Muḥammad ibn al-Layth min Hārūn al-Rashīd ilá Qusṭanṭīn malik al-Rūm.
Portion of title Letter of Ibn al-Layth to the king of the Romans
Contents Editors' Introduction -- Foreword -- 1. Part One: Praise of Islam -- 2. Part Two: Refutation of Christianity -- 3. Part Three: An Invitation to Embrace Islam -- Bibliography.
Abstract "A new translation of Ibn al-Layth's text, considered to be the oldest surviving Islamic apologetic text and polemic against Christianity, with annotations and commentary"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
LanguageIncludes English translation and original Arabic text.
Issued in other formOnline version: Medieval case for Islam's superiority Waco : Baylor University Press, 2024 9781481321341
LCCN 2023050985
ISBN9781481322003
ISBN1481322001 hardcover
ISBNelectronic book

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