Leibniz and the Religion of the Mohammadans

Throughout his correspondence and writings, Leibniz made a number of passing references to the religion of the Mohammadans (Islam) and to several Islamic commentators. Recent literature on these references has placed them in the context of Leibniz’s political and historical interests that largely re...

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Main Author: Johns, Christopher (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: MDPI 2024
In: Religions
Year: 2024, Volume: 15, Issue: 9
Further subjects:B Maimonides
B Islam
B Leibniz
B Theodicy
B Al-Ghazali
B Averroes
B Trinitarianism
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