Social Sciences
3 years ago

Medieval Christianity views Islam as better than Judaism for conversion.

Conversion from the worst to the best: The relationship between medieval Judaism, Islam, and Christianity
Irven M. Resnick

Paper Summary

The article explores how medieval Christians viewed Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. Christians saw Islam as a bigger threat than Judaism, but closer to Christianity in ideology. They believed Muslims could convert more easily to Christianity than Jews. Conversion stories were used to show Christianity as the best religion, despite Christians being seen as corrupt.

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