Christian-Muslim Dialogue in the Twentieth Century

by A. Siddiqui

Overview

The book describes the challenge of modernity faced by Muslims and Christians and the issue of religious pluralism. It describes Muslims' encounters with Christianity in the first half of this century and their participation in organised dialogues initiated by the Churches in the second half. It highlights their apprehensions and expectations in dialogue and issues of co-existence in the world today. The book focuses on six prominent Muslim personalities who represent a wide spectrum of Muslim opinion and three international organizations and their attitude towards dialogue.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333673584
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	02/19/1997
Edition description:	1997
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgement - Introduction - PART 1: DIALOGUE: BACKGROUND AND BEGINNING - Challenge of Modernity - Churches Towards Dialogue - Muslims in Dialogue: Assessment and Priorities - PART 2: INDIVIDUALS - Introduction - Isma'il Raji al-Faruqi (1921-1986) - Mahmoud Ayoub (1935-) - Hasan Askari (1932-) - Khurshid Ahmad (1932-) - Mohammad Talbi (1921-) - Seyyed Hossein Nasr (1933-) - PART 3: INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS - Introduction - International Organizations - Conclusion - References - Bibliographies - Index

Editorial Reviews

'This is a carefully researched, thorough, and very readable study of Christian-Muslim relations...The book marks an important contribution to the existing literature on Muslim-Christian relations, not only due to its content, but also because it contributes to the process of redressing the current imbalance of input from the two faith communities on the subject and process of dialogue.' - Sophie Gilliant, University of Exeter

'This soundly researched and well-written study will provide a healthy stimulus to those already engaged in dialogue and, hopefully, an encouragement to those who still hesitate to take the plunge.' - Michael L. Fitzgerald, Islamuchristiana

From the Publisher

A study of Muslim perceptions and sensitivities in the context of current Christian-Muslim relations. Examines the concern that Muslims express individually and institutionally in their dialogue with organized, ecclesiastical Christianity. Finds among the sources of Muslim apprehension the imperialistic aggression of Christianity over the past few centuries, the lack of Christian reciprocity to Islam's acceptance of Christianity as a legitimate religion, and the entanglement of theological questions with political and economic relations. Includes a glossary without pronunciation. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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