Cross Veneration in the Medieval Islamic World

Christian Identity and Practice under Muslim Rule

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, History, Religion & Spirituality
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Author: Charles Tieszen ISBN: 9781786721587
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: February 28, 2016
Imprint: I.B. Tauris Language: English
Author: Charles Tieszen
ISBN: 9781786721587
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: February 28, 2016
Imprint: I.B. Tauris
Language: English

One of the most common religious practices among medieval Eastern Christian communities was their devotion to venerating crosses and crucifixes. Yet many of these communities existed in predominantly Islamic contexts, where the practice was subject to much criticism and often resulted in accusations of idolatry. How did Christians respond to these allegations? Why did they advocate the preservation of a practice that was often met with confusion or even contempt?

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One of the most common religious practices among medieval Eastern Christian communities was their devotion to venerating crosses and crucifixes. Yet many of these communities existed in predominantly Islamic contexts, where the practice was subject to much criticism and often resulted in accusations of idolatry. How did Christians respond to these allegations? Why did they advocate the preservation of a practice that was often met with confusion or even contempt?

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