September 11: Religious Perspectives on the Causes and Consequences (One World (Oxford))

Marking the first anniversary of the terrible events of September 11, this book offers a considered and comprehensive religious perspective on the terrorist attacks. Featuring 14 essays by leading scholars of sociology, theology, and history, this book examines all aspects of the events, from the motivations driving Bin Laden, to the difficult question of "Why did God permit this?." Objective and sensitive throughout, the book covers both Muslim and Christian perspectives, and concludes with a timely message of hope and reconciliation. September 11: The Terrorist Attack On America / Heidi Gehman -- A Post-september 11 Critical Assessment Of Modern Islamic History / Ibrahim M. Abu-rabi -- Grieving Together: September 11 As A Measure Of Social Capital In The U.s. / Nancy T. Ammerman -- Faith-based Community Ministries In A 9.11 World / Carl S. Dudley -- Stopping Oppression: An Islamic Obligation / Ingrid Mattson -- Witnessing To The Spirit: Reflections On An Emerging American Spirituality / Miriam Therese Winter -- Violent Faith / Kelton Cobb. Religious Leadership In The Aftermath Of September 11: Some Lessons From Jesus And Paul / Efrain Agosto -- The Bible And Dialogue / Judy Fentress-williams -- 9.11: Contrasting Reactions And The Challenge Of Dialogue / Ian Markham -- Recording The Moment: Moving From A Collection Model To A Documentation Model / Jack W. Ammerman -- Internal Security And Civil Liberties: Moral Dilemmas And Debates / Heidi Hadsell. Edited By Ian Markham And Ibrahim M. Abu-rabi. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [265]-285) And Index. Heidi Gehman Heidi Gehman -- Ibrahim M. Abu-Rabi Heidi Gehman -- Ibrahim M. Abu-Rabi -- Nancy T. Ammerman Heidi Gehman -- Ibrahim M. Abu-Rabi -- Nancy T. Ammerman -- Carl S. Dudley Heidi Gehman -- Ibrahim M. Abu-Rabi -- Nancy T. Ammerman -- Carl S. Dudley -- Ingrid Mattson Heidi Gehman -- Ibrahim M. Abu-Rabi -- Nancy T. Ammerman -- Carl S. Dudley -- Ingrid Mattson -- Miriam Therese Winter Heidi Gehman-- Ibrahim M. Abu-Rabi-- Nancy T. Ammerman-- Carl S. Dudley-- Ingrid Mattson-- Miriam Therese Winter-- Kelton Cobb. Efrain Agosto Efrain Agosto -- Judy Fentress-Williams Efrain Agosto -- Judy Fentress-Williams -- Ian Markham Efrain Agosto -- Judy Fentress-Williams -- Ian Markham -- Jack W. Ammerman Efrain Agosto-- Judy Fentress-Williams-- Ian Markham-- Jack W. Ammerman-- Heidi Hadsell. A collection of 13 essays by leading historians and theologians, which objectively considers the background, causes and outcome of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The book covers Muslim and Christian perspectives and concludes with an argument for increased mutual understanding.