Theology and Creed in Sunni Islam

This book explores the correlation between anti-theological thought and the rise of Islamism in the twentieth century by examining Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood and the leadership of Umar al-Tilmisani (d. 1986).

Halverson's book is first and foremost a critique of the antirationalist, creed-centered Athari theological school of thought and its arguable dominance within the Sunni theological debate since the fifteenth century. The target audience is primarily students in religious studies already familiar with the basic Sunni doctrines. (Emin Poljarevic, Religious Studies Review, Vol. 42 (2), June, 2016)

Autorentext
Jeffry R. Halverson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Coastal Carolina University, USA. He is a specialist in Islamic studies and the history of religions, focusing on the Middle East and North Africa.

Inhalt
The Doctrines of Sunni Theology The Demise of 'Ilm al-Kalam Between Theology and Creed The Guide Through the Storm The Taliban and the Maturidite School The Promise of Ash'arite Semiotics Conclusion: The Revival of Kalam?