Islam and Christianity : theological themes in comparative perspective / John Renard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Renard, John, 1944-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christianity and other religions--Islam.

Christianity and other religions.

Islam--Doctrines.

Islam.

Islam--Relations--Christianity.

Theology, Doctrinal.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (342 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Theological themes in comparative perspective

Place of Publication:

Berkeley : University of California Press, 2011.

Language Note:

English

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.

Contents:

Front matter

Contents

Preface

Prologue

Introduction. Theological Themes and Subdisciplines

1. Sacred Sources and Community Origins

2. Development and Spread

3. From Story to Creed

4. The Emergence of Theological Disciplines

5. Beneath the Brick and Mortar

6. Institutions in Action

7. Sources, Methods, and Social Values in Theological Ethics

8. Sources and Models in Traditions of Spirituality

9. Themes in Prayer and Mystical Theology

Epilogue. Reflections on the Prospects for Christian-Muslim Theological Dialogue

Notes

Theological Glossary

Selected Bibliography

General Index

Index of Names, Individuals, and Groups

Index of Scriptural Citations

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9786613277572

9781283277570

1283277573

9780520948334

0520948335

OCLC:

703167416