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A medieval case for Islam's superiority : the letter of Ibn al-Layth to the king of the Romans /

"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"--

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Muḥammad ibn al-Layth (Author)
Other Authors: Ibrahim, Ayman S., 1973- (Editor, Translator), Hackenburg, Clint (Editor, Translator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Arabic
Language Notes:Includes English translation and original Arabic text.
Published: Waco, Texas : Baylor University Press, [2025]
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.
Islam > Relations > Christianisme.
Christianisme > Relations > Islam.
Islam > Ouvrages apologétiques.
Empire islamique > Relations > Empire byzantin.
Description
Summary:"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"--
Physical Description:v, 377 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781481322003
1481322001