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unusual facts about People of the Book



Christianity in the 15th century

Islam recognized Jesus as a great prophet and tolerated Christians as another People of the Book.

Muhammad's views on Jews

In the course of Muhammad's proselytizing in Mecca, he viewed Christians and Jews, both of whom he referred to as "People of the Book", as natural allies, sharing the core principles of his teachings, and anticipated their acceptance and support.

Persecution of Zoroastrians

Zoroastrians were awarded the status of People of the Book or dhimmi status by the Caliph Umar, although some practices contrary to Islam were prohibited.


see also

Mohammed Arkoun

# The concept of revelation : from the people of the book to the societies of the book, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont, California 1988.