Ibn Taymiyya's Thought: Corpus, Reception, and Legacy (Islam, Culture and Society)

A fresh reading of medieval thinker Ibn Taymiyya, offering pathbreaking insight into his lasting relevance in debates on Islam, authority, and religious thought. Ibn Taymiyya’s Thought: Corpus, Reception, and Legacy explores the work, influence, and lasting impact of one of the most controversial and prolific figures in Islamic intellectual history: Taqi l-Din A?mad Ibn Taymiyya (d. 728/1328). Adopting a clear and rigorous approach, this book traces the keystrands of Ibn Taymiyya’s thought and shows how his writings have been interpreted, transformed, challenged, and reappropriated over time.It sheds light on the tensions between tradition and renewal, and between religious authority and critical inquiry.Beyond Taymiyyan thought itself, the book offers a deeper understanding of contemporary debates about Islam by situating them within a long and complex intellectual history.Thus, it will appeal both to readers eager to grasp the complex thought of one of medieval Islam’s most controver