Islam, Christianity and Tradition

A unique comparative exploration of the role of tradition in Islam and Christianity The idea of 'tradition' has enjoyed a variety of senses and definitions in Islam and Christianity, but both have cleaved at certain times to a supposedly 'golden age' of tradition from the past. Key Themes The roles of authorityFundamentalismThe use of reasonIjtihad (independent thinking)Original comparisons between Islamic Salafism and Christian Lefebvrism Ian Richard Netton suggests there has been a chain of th