Maturidi Theology: A Bilingual Reader

This volume is the first reader of Māturīdī theology ever produced in a Western language, featuring selections from the founder to key texts from the broader Māturīdī tradition up to the 18th century. It explores questions of Epistemology and Ontology, Metaphysics, Prophethood, Faith, Knowledge and Acts, and Free Will, Predestination, and the Problem of Evil.

Format: Hardback
Length: 257 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2022
Publisher: JCB Mohr (Paul Siebeck)

The Māturīdī school, a renowned tradition within Sunni Islamic systematic theology, has largely remained inaccessible to Western audiences. However, this groundbreaking volume, the first reader of Māturīdī theology in a Western language, fills a pressing need among scholars and general readers alike. Spanning from the founder, Abū Manṣūr al-Māturīdī, to key texts from the broader Māturīdī tradition up to the 18th century, it offers a comprehensive exploration of various theological themes. Each selection includes the original Arabic text accompanied by an annotated English translation, preceded by a concise introduction. The volume's structure aligns with the classical compendia of Islamic systematic theology, known as kalām, delving into profound questions of epistemology, ontology, metaphysics, prophethood, faith, knowledge, and acts. Additionally, it addresses the complexities of free will, predestination, and the problem of evil, providing a deep and insightful perspective on Māturīdī theology. This invaluable resource will greatly benefit scholars, students, and anyone interested in delving into the rich tapestry of Islamic thought.

Weight: 532g
Dimension: 170 x 255 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783161610974