11 September - Religious Perspectives on the Causes and Consequences

This title offers a comprehensive perspective on the background, causes and outcome of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Containing 13 articles by leading scholars of sociology, theology and history, this book examines all aspects of the events, from the motivations of Bin Laden to the difficult question, why did God permit this? It also covers Muslim and Christian perspectives and concludes with a thoughtful argument for increased mutual understanding between nations and religions...