Abrahamic Religions: On the Uses and Abuses of History

by Aaron W. Hughes

Book Overview

Recently, the term "Abrahamic religions" has been used with exceeding frequency in the academy. We now regularly encounter academic books, conferences, and even positions (including endowed chairs) devoted to the so-called "Abrahamic religions." But what exactly are "Abrahamic religions"? Although many perceive him as the common denominator of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Abraham remains deceptively out of reach. An ahistorical figure, some contend...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199934649
• ISBN13: 9780199934645
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.3"