{"title":"David M. Freidenreich","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid M. Freidenreich explores the intricate intersections of religion and identity, offering thought-provoking perspectives on faith and cultural experience. His works delve into nuanced understandings of Judaism and Islam, challenging readers to consider the complexities of religious coexistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough careful scholarship and engaging narrative, Freidenreich invites readers to reflect on how religious traditions shape communal and individual identities. His books open meaningful conversations within the broader field of \u003cem\u003eReligion \u0026amp; Spirituality\u003c\/em\u003e, appealing to those interested in interfaith dialogue and religious history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jewish-muslims-by-david-m-freidenreich-9780520344716","title":"Jewish Muslims","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncovering the hidden history of Islamophobia and its surprising connections to the long-standing hatred of Jews.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHatred of Jews and hatred of Muslims have been intertwined in Christian thought since the rise of Islam. In \u003cem\u003eJewish Muslims\u003c\/em\u003e, David M. Freidenreich explores the history of this complex, perplexing, and emotionally fraught phenomenon. He makes the compelling case that, then and now, hate-mongers target \"them\" in an effort to define \"us.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnalyzing anti-Muslim sentiment in texts and images produced across Europe and the Middle East over a thousand years, the author shows how Christians intentionally distorted reality by alleging that Muslims are just like Jews. They did so not only to justify assaults against Muslims on theological grounds but also to motivate fellow believers to live as \"good\" Christians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe disdain premodern polemicists expressed for Islam and Judaism was never really about these religions. They sought to promote their own visions of Christianity—a dynamic that similarly animates portrayals of Muslims and Jews today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431382827244,"sku":"9780520344716","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780520344716.jpg?v=1774557978"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/david-m-freidenreich.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}