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- Islam and Christianity: Theological Themes in Comparative Perspective
- Book
- 2011
- Published by: University of California Press
summary
In light of the widespread public perception of incompatibility between Islam and Christianity, this book provides a much-needed straightforward comparison of these two great faith traditions from a broad theological perspective. Award-winning scholar John Renard illuminates the similarities as well as the differences between Islam and Christianity through a clear exploration of four major dimensions—historical, creedal, institutional, and ethical and spiritual. Throughout, the book features comparisons between concrete elements such as creedal statements, prayer texts, and writings from major theologians and mystics. It also includes a glossary of technical theological terms. For western readers in particular, this balanced, authoritative work overturns some common stereotypes about Islam, especially those that have emerged in the decade since September 11, 2001.
Table of Contents
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- PART ONE. HISTORICAL DIMENSIONS: INTERPRETING GOD'S COMMUNICATION AND DIVINE ENGAGEMENT IN TIME AND SPACE
- 2. Development and Spread
- pp. 49-68
- PART TWO. CREEDAL DIMENSIONS: FAITH AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEOLOGY AS A RELIGIOUS DISCIPLINE
- 3. From Story to Creed
- pp. 71-88
- PART THREE. INSTITUTIONAL DIMENSIONS: THE STRUCTURES OF THEOLOGICALLY GROUNDED COMMUNITY
- 5. Beneath the Brick and Mortar
- pp. 113-134
- 6. Institutions in Action
- pp. 135-156
- PART FOUR. ETHICAL AND SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS: MAPPING OUTWARD AND INWARD JOURNEYS OF FAITH
- 9. Themes in Prayer and Mystical Theology
- pp. 202-222
- Theological Glossary
- pp. 265-270
- Selected Bibliography
- pp. 271-290
- General Index
- pp. 291-302
- Index of Names, Individuals, and Groups
- pp. 303-310
- Index of Scriptural Citations
- pp. 311-314
- Production Notes
- p. 315
Additional Information
ISBN
9780520948334
Related ISBN(s)
9780520266780
MARC Record
OCLC
703167416
Pages
344
Launched on MUSE
2014-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No