Islam in a World of Diverse Faiths

by Dan Cohn-Sherbok (Editor)

Overview

Today the Islamic faith has exploded on the contemporary scene. On television and in newspapers Islam is depicted as playing a major role in world events. In this illuminating volume distinguished Muslim, Christian and Jewish writers explore the nature of the Islamic religion and its impact on a pluralistic society. In diverse ways they present a new and challenging vision of dialogue between the three monotheistic faiths in the modern world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780333690673
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	01/29/1997
Series:	Library of Philosophy and Religion Series
Edition description:	1997
Pages:	218
Product dimensions:	5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Preface to the 1997 Reprint - Acknowledgements - Notes on the Contributors - Introduction - Islam and Christian Monotheism; J.Hick - Incarnation and Trialogue; D.Cohn-Sherbok - Idolatry and Religious Faith; R.Ambler - The Qur'an and Revelation; Y.Zaki - Progressive Revelation and Religious Uncertainty; D.Cohn-Sherbok - The Political Implications of Revelation; N.Solomon - The Qur'anic Conception of Apostleship; H.Askari - Stereotyping Other Theologies; N.Solomon - Jesus and Mohammad; J.Hick