This is the second of three volumes reprinting the collected papers on Islamic subjects by Richard M. Frank; Professor Emeritus at the Catholic University of America. It brings together Franks's articles on early kalam; the Mu`tazilites; and the development of the thought of al-Ash`ari. The studies in this collection are of particular importance for the study of kalam; in that they represent an original attempt to make philosophical sense and understand the theoretical underpinnings of the foundational theological tradition in early Islam; the Mu`tazilite school of Basra. They focus; among others; on Abu l-Hudhayl al-`Allaf; al-Jubba`i; and al-Ash`ari; and include a critical edition and translation of the latter's al-Hathth `ala l-bahth.
#4165512 in Books 2011-06-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .85 x 5.51l; 1.07 #File Name: 0857065726384 pages
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