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“A cursory reading of Rūmī’s Maṯnawī suggests that the author follows the dominant Qur’ānic interpretation denying Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion. Closer analysis demonstrates, however, that Rūmī interprets the Cross and considers its spiritual significance in a subtle and symbolic way. This study addresses this contradiction by developing a synthesis that clarifies Rūmī’s spiritual anthropology. In the Islamic context, his writing constitutes a significant attempt to understand and interpret the Christian Scriptures and overcome sensitive points of conflict that are considered dividing lines between the faiths.”
Résumé
Une lecture rapide du Maṯnawī de Rūmī suggère que l’auteur suit l’interprétation dominante du Coran niant la crucifixion de Jésus-Christ. Une analyse plus approfondie démontre cependant que Rūmī interprète la Croix et considère sa signification spirituelle d’une manière subtile et symbolique. Cette étude aborde cette contradiction en développant une synthèse qui clarifie l’anthropologie spirituelle de Rūmī. Dans le contexte islamique, ses écrits constituent une tentative significative de comprendre et d’interpréter les Écritures chrétiennes et de surmonter les points sensibles de conflit considérés comme des lignes de démarcation entre les religions.
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