Islamic Jerusalem and its Christians : a history of tolerance and tensions

Islamic Jerusalem has a special place in hearts of three monotheistic religions. This book looks at historical events during the time of two key figures in the history of Islam: Caliph Umar Ibn Al-Khattab, who played an important role in the birth and spread of Islam and Sultan Salah al-Din, the leg...

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Main Author: Abu-Munshar, Maher Y. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London : I.B. Tauris , c2013
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Islamic sources and treatment of non-Muslims
  • 2. Umar's treatment of Christians
  • 3. Umar and the Christians of Islamic Jerusalem
  • 4. Salah al-Din's treatment of Christians
  • 5. Salah al-Din and the Christians of Islamic Jerusalem