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A Dialogue of Civilizations: Gulen's Islamic Ideals and Humanistic Discourse by B. Jill Carroll
Book Description Fethullah Gülen is a Turkish intellectual, scholar, and activist whose influence over a new Islamic intellectual, social, and spiritual revival is revealed in this insightful book. Readers will gain a fuller understanding of where Gülen stands on issues of inherent human value and dignity, freedom of thought, education and taking responsibility for creating society and the world. In addition, readers will also see how different perspectives across time, geography, and worldview can still find points on which to engage in dialogue and find a deep resonance. From the Back Cover "I particularly enjoyed Dr. Carroll's inclusion of Gulen's thoughts on human beings "possessing value higher even than angels" - thoughts also developed in the writings of the Apostle Paul and Saint Gregory Palamas. This book will be of great benefit in acknowledging the common dignity of all human beings." --Rev. Alexei Smith, Archdiocese of Los Angeles "In this brilliant and timely book Dr. Jill Carroll describes effectively not only the need for dialogue, she also shows us the critical way forward. In the spirit of Rumi Dr. Jill Carroll invites all to come to the table to discuss the truth about ourselves and our world." -- David B. Capes, Houston Baptist University "I feel quite comfortable recommending this book to others. It has sent me back to the writings of F. Gulen himself so that I may take in his message of peace and love." --Richard Penaskovic, Auburn University About the Author B. Jill Carroll is a lecturer in humanities and religious studies and the associate director of Boniuk Center at Rice University–Houston. She is the author of The Savage Side: Reclaiming Violent Models of God. Akbar S. Ahmed is the Ibn Khaldun chair of Islamic studies at American University in Washington, DC. He has written numerous books on Islam and is considered a leading authority on contemporary Islam. | |
   
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