Christian-Muslim dialogue in the twentieth century / Ataullah Siddiqui.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Siddiqui, Ataullah.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Islam--Relations--Christianity.

Islam.

Relations.

Christianity.

Christianity and other religions--Islam.

Christianity and other religions.

Physical Description:

xviii, 248 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire : Macmillan Press ; New York : St. Martin's Press, 1997.

Summary:

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.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-231) and index.

ISBN:

0333673581

0312165102

OCLC:

36878566