Also, Alan, it is not a widely known fact that in the early 13th century,
I believe, Asia Minor for a short time served as a crossroads for the
three principal western theologies of the time. To build on Sandy's
excellent thinking, a study of the syncretism of religion in centers like
Konya in southern Turkey might shed some light on Islam's integrating
qualities.
Best regards,
Barry
>As to examining the Moslem approach to learning--well, such a search must
>include the learning work that was imbedded in the learning which the
>Moors brought to Spain in the 700's (I believe). . . I wish I could get
>my hands (quickly) on the citation, but I believe that Time magazine had
>an article not long ago on the learning and erudition brought to the
>Iberian peninsula by the Moors. . .and the toleration and flourishing of
>Judeo influences in Toledo and Seville.
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