Divine Transcendence and Its Expression

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An in-depth exploration of divine transcendence across major religions, focusing on Islam's concept of tawhid and God's absolute unity. This work critiques anthropomorphism, the Christian doctrine of the Trinity, and examines how different faiths express the relationship between God and creation through theology, philosophy, and symbolism. Ideal for readers interested in Islamic theology, comparative religion, and the philosophical foundations of monotheism. Genesis and Early Development of the Idea of Divine Transcendence – Egyptian, Mesopotamian, and Greek Conceptions of God – Hierophany and the Struggle with Immanence Divine Transcendence in Pre-Islamic Traditions – Mesopotamia and Arabia – The Role of the Hanifs The Hebrews and Their Descendants – Biblical Views on God's Nature – The Impact of the Exile and Evolving Transcendence – Challenges of Ethnocentrism and Election Doctrine Divine Transcendence in Christianity – Jewish, Gnostic, and Mystery Religion Influences – The Doctrine of the Trinity and Its Implications – Sacramentalism and the Shift Towards Immanence – The Persistence of Myth and Symbolism Divine Transcendence in Islam – Tawhid and the Absolute Unity of God – Human Capacity to Understand Transcendence – Language, Revelation, and the Preservation of Purity – The Fight Against Anthropomorphism (Tashbih) – The Role of the Mu'tazilah and Theological Debates Conclusion – Islam’s Unique Preservation of Divine Transcendence – Comparative Reflections on Theology and Philosophy