September 11: Historical, Theological and Social Perspectives - Softcover

This title offers a comprehensive perspective on the background, causes and outcome of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Containing 13 articles by leading scholars of sociology, theology and history, this book examines all aspects of the events, from the motivations of Bin Laden to the difficult question, "why did God permit this?". It also covers Muslim and Christian perspectives and concludes with a thoughtful argument for increased mutual understanding between nations and religions.

Ian Markham is Dean of Hartford Seminary and Professor of Theology and Ethics. An expert on Christian ethics and interfaith relations, he is the author of several books and numerous papers, and has lectured in the UK, USA ans Australia. Ibrahim M. Abu-Rabi is co-director of the Duncon Black Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations at hartford Seminary, and Professor of Islamic studies and Christian-Muslim relations. He is a leading specialist in Islamic revivalism and the author of several books on the subject.