APPROACH OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT TO ISLAM IN THE MIDDLE AGES: EXAMPLES OF BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX, PETER THE VENERABLE, FRANCIS OF ASSISI AND THOMAS AQUINAS

Christian and Muslim relationships went through different processes in the 12th beginnings of 13th century. The Papacy Bernard Clairvaux had adopted negative attitude toward Islam Mohammad at time crusade. It can be described as an antagonism best way. Peter Venerable become a more approach. He wanted to convert Muslims with objective by emphasizing words, reasons, love, not weapons, force hatred. invitation reasons love gained new dimension Francis Assisi. appears key figure transition missionary activities towards world. That is why he has been called model for human liberation, peaceful crusader friends some researchers scholars. As researchers, was conversion them. Thomas Aquinas engaged scientific pointed out manner Islam. aim essay assess view medieval Christianity context Clairvaux, Venerable, Assisi Aquinas.