World Christianity in local context : essays in memory of David A. Kerr. Volume 2 / edited by Stephen R. Goodwin.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Goodwin, Stephen R., editor.

Kerr, David A., editor.

Series:

Continuum religious studies.

Continuum religious studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Christianity and culture.

Christianity and other religions--Islam.

Christianity and other religions.

Islam--Relations--Christianity.

Islam.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (378 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Continuum, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"Global Christianity in Local Context and Muslim Encounter is a unique collection of essays in honour of David A. Kerr, well-known for his contributions in the areas of Christian-Muslim dialogue, Ecumenical Studies and Missions. With contributions from recognized experts in these fields, the book provides a platform for examining contemporary Christian-Muslim relations and critical issues facing twenty-first century Christianity. Volume 2 is a veritable Who's Who of renowned Christian and Muslim scholars that have shaped the course of Christian-Muslim dialogue over the last half century. Their contributions in this volume address contemporary and pivotal issues facing Christians and Muslims today, such as Islamophobia, Islamism, Religious Freedom, Inter-religious Challenges and Urbanism, Mission and Economic Globalisation, Suffering and Social Responsibility, and others."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Contents:

Part 1. Textual and Thematic Issues. Chapter 1. Christians and Muslims in the Qur'ān and Muslim Tradition / Mahmoud M. Ayoub ; Chapter 2. Abrogation : Muslim and Christian / Christopher Lamb ; Chapter 3. Forgiveness and Reconciliation Through the Lenses of the Bible and the Qur'ān / Sigvard von Sicard

Part 2. Issues Relating to Christian-Muslim History, Dialogue and Pluralism. Chapter 4. Dialogue and Religious Truth Claims in Christianity and Islam / Christian W. Troll ; Chapter 5. Christian-Muslim Relations in Ethiopia : Lessons from the Past, Opportunities for the Future / F. Peter Ford ; Chapter 6. Some Medieval Muslim Views of Constantinople / Carole Hillenbrand ; Chapter 7. The Abrahamic Faiths in their New Context / David B. Burrell ; Chapter 8. Recent Developments in Christian-Muslim Relations / Hugh Goddard ; Chapter 9. Christians, Muslims and Religious Freedom : A Christian Perspective / David Marshall ; Chapter 10. Islam Hostage to Itself? / Kenneth Cragg ; Chapter 11. Europe and the Arab World in the Twentieth Century : Behind the Myths of the 'West' and 'Islam' / Jørgen S. Nielsen ; Chapter 12. A Tale of Two Cities Revisited : Jerusalem, Medina and Justice in Today's Urban Centres / Anton Wessels ; Chapter 13. Seeking to Overcome Islamophobia Through Education and Dialogue : Some Personal Experiences at the Selly Oak Colleges and at the WCC Related to the Early Work of Dr David Kerr / John B. Taylor ; Chapter 14. Re-forming American Views of Muslims : A View from the Trenches / Robert Hunt ; Chapter 15. An Open Letter for Open Religions / Jacques Waardenburg ; Chapter 16. Christian-Muslim Dialogue : Mirage or Destiny? / Khurshid Ahmad ; Chapter 17. An Enduring Vision : The Study Centre at Selly Oak / C. T.R. Hewer

Part 3. Christian-Muslim Encounter in Local and Contemporary Contexts. Chapter 18. For the Peace of the City : Bradford - A Case Study in Developing Inter-Community and Inter-Religious Relations / Philip Lewis ; Chapter 19. The Central Role of Religion on Europe's Periphery : Christian-Muslim-Muslim Relations and State Viability in Bosnia-Herzegovina / Stephen R. Goodwin ; Chapter 20. Christians and Muslims in Denmark : Possibilities for Mutual Recognition / Safet Bektović ; Chapter 21. Debates on Jesus and Muḥammad in Europe, India and Pakistan / Jan Slomp ; Chapter 22. The Changing Face of Islamists in Sudan / Edward Riak Kajivora ; Chapter 23. Christian-Muslim Relations in Contemporary Nigeria : A Contextual Approach / Akintunde E. Akinade

Appendix

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

9786612871474

9781472549556

1472549554

9781282871472

1282871471

9781441112453

1441112456

OCLC:

676697561