The Book
From the Crusades to the present day, the interrelationship between Islam and Christianity has been fraught with conflict, both theological and military. Yet events in 20th-century history, particularly the communications revolution, have meant that, after centuries of living in isolation from each other, Christians and Muslims find themselves participating in the same intellectual culture, and are having to review their assumptions about each other. In this work, Zebiri analyzes modern Muslim writings on Christianity and Christian writings on Islam to explore the issues central to Muslim-Christian relations. The literature surveyed is diverse - both popular and scholarly, varying in function, authorship and intended audience. Through its juxtaposition of the mutual perceptions of Muslims and Christians, the book provides an overview of the more important contrasts and similarities between the two religions.
Additional Information
Subject | Religion: Islam |
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Pages | 272 |
Imprint | Oneworld Academic |
Illustrations | black & white illustrations |
Reviews
"This work should contribute a great deal to removing 'tension' between Muslims and Christians. Highly recommended"
Table of Contents
1. Factors Influencing Muslim- Christian relations 152. Muslim Popular Literature on Christianity 44
3. Protestant Missionary Literature on Islam 94
4. The Study of Christianity by Muslim Intellectuals 137
5. Approaches to Islam by Christian Islamicists and Theologians 183