Christian exegesis of the Qurʼān : a critical analysis of the apologetic use of the Qurʼan in select medieval and contemporary Arabic texts / J. Scott Bridger.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bridger, J. Scott, author.

Contributor:

Alec Harris & Carollina Song Fund.

Series:

American Society of Missiology monograph series ; 23.

American Society of Missiology monograph series ; vol. 23

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Qurʼan--Relation to the Bible.

Qurʼan.

Christianity in the Qurʼan.

Islam--Relations--Christianity.

Islam.

Relations.

Christianity.

Christianity and other religions--Islam.

Christianity and other religions.

Apologetics.

Physical Description:

xii, 188 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

Eugene, Oregon : Pickwick Publications, [2015]

Summary:

Can Christians read biblical meaning into qur'anic texts? Does this violate the intent of those passages? What about making positive reference to the Qur'an in the context of an evangelistic presentation or defense of biblical doctrines? Does this imply that Christians accept the Muslim scripture as inspired? What about Christians who reside in the world of Islam and write their theology in the language of the Qur'an-Arabic? Is it legitimate for them to use the Qur'an in their explanations of the Christian faith? This book explores these questions and offers a biblically, theologically, and historically informed response. For years evangelical Christians seeking answers to questions like these have turned to the history of Protestant Christian interaction with Muslim peoples. Few are aware of the cultural, intellectual, and theological achievements of Middle Eastern Christians who have resided in the world of Islam for fourteen centuries. Their works are a treasure-trove of riches for those investigating contemporary theological and missiological questions such as the apologetic use of the Qur'an. Book jacket.

Contents:

Christian theology and the Qurʼān

The New Testament and the apologetic use of noncanonical sacred literature

Christian exegesis and apologetic use of the Qurʼān in select medieval Arabic texts

Christian exegesis and apologetic use of the Qurʼān in select contemporary Arabic texts

Theologizing in Arab-Muslim milieus.

Notes:

Revision of the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2013.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-171) and indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alec Harris & Carollina Song Fund.

ISBN:

1498201970

9781498201971

OCLC:

906010870

Publisher Number:

99963620288