Cross Veneration in the Medieval Islamic World
Christian Identity and Practice under Muslim Rule| By: | Charles Tieszen |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury UK |
| Print ISBN: | 9781784536626 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781786721587 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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One of the most common religious practices among medieval Eastern Christian communities was their devotion to venerating crosses and crucifixes. Yet many of these communities existed in predominantly Islamic contexts, where the practice was subject to much criticism and often resulted in accusations of idolatry. How did Christians respond to these allegations? Why did they advocate the preservation of a practice that was often met with confusion or even contempt?