This book provides insight into a deep conversation taking place between a Catholic priest and a Muslim scholar.

Said Nursi (1878-1960) is the most influential figure in twentieth-century Muslim scholarship and the author of the Risale-i Nur, a 6000-page commentary on the Holy Qur’an. This collection of essays written by Thomas Michel offers an insightful and comparative analysis of the life, thoughts, and major writings of Said Nursi.

After an opening chapter that provides an overview of Nurs