The development of the meaning of the doctrinal term and its impact on theological research

The development of the meaning of the theological terminology and its impact on kalam research: occurrence and eternity among the People of Hadith as a model Authored by: Alaa Hassan Ismail Publisher: Dar Tabeseer Book: The development of the meaning of the theological terminology and its impact on kalam research "occurrence" and "eternity" among the People of Hadith as a model Authored by: Alaa Hassan Ismail --- About the book --- This book concerns the study of the development of theological terms in Islamic heritage, with a focus on how their meanings changed and were clarified across different historical periods due to cultural, social, and methodological factors experienced by various scholarly circles; as the theological discourse is not devoid of terminologies that may appear similar in wording but differ in meaning and significance according to the prevailing scientific and philosophical custom of each period or among different sects. Therefore, understanding this development is essential to avoid judging scholars and theologians of previous eras with modern concepts and frameworks that may not apply to their context. In this context, the model of "eternity" and "occurrence" was among the most debated issues, witnessing deep discussions and disagreements among philosophers and other Islamic schools, due to the heavy philosophical and theological connotations these terms carry regarding the nature of divine and cosmic existence. This divergence led to different interpretations depending on the philosophical or theological approach followed.