Prophetic models in Islamic and Christian spiritualiy in the thought of Ibn 'Arabi and Meister Eckhart

A comparative study of Moses, Jesus and Muhammad in Christianity and Islam reveals common background, basic similarities, and differences. Ibn Arabī (d. 1240) and Meister Eckhart (d. 1327) regard Moses and Jesus not only as prophetic models but also as mystical examples for the Mūsāwī type of saints...

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Pubblicato in:Islam and Christian-Muslim relations
Autore principale: Anwar, Etin (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Digitale/Stampa Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: Routledge 2004
In: Islam and Christian-Muslim relations
Anno: 2004, Volume: 15, Fascicolo: 1, Pagine: 147-162
Altre parole chiave:B high
B Meister Eckhart / Eckhart
B Islam
B Mysticism
B Cristianesimo
B Middle Ages
B Christianity
B Medioevo
B Mistica
B Hoch
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Riepilogo:A comparative study of Moses, Jesus and Muhammad in Christianity and Islam reveals common background, basic similarities, and differences. Ibn Arabī (d. 1240) and Meister Eckhart (d. 1327) regard Moses and Jesus not only as prophetic models but also as mystical examples for the Mūsāwī type of saints and ‘Jesus‐like’ (‘Īsāwī) saints in both traditions. However, the two experts understandably differ with regard to the divine nature of Jesus. Eckhart considers Christ as the image of God (imago Dei), ‘the Only‐Begotten Son of God’, while Ibn Arabī perceives Jesus as having both a human nature (nāsūt) and a divine nature (lāhūt). Eckhart sees Jesus as the best model, but Ibn Arabī sees the best model as Muhammad. Eckhart regards Jesus as the source of existence, whereas Ibn Arabī perceives Muhammad as the source of the chain of prophecy and sainthood, wihc derives from the Muhammadan reality (aqīqa Muammadiyya).
ISSN:0959-6410
Comprende:In: Islam and Christian-Muslim relations
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/09596410310001631885