Journeys of the Muslim nation and the Christian church : exploring the mission of two communities / David W. Shenk.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Shenk, David W., 1937- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Islam--Relations--Christianity.

Islam.

Christianity and other religions--Islam.

Christianity and other religions.

Religions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (283 p. ) ill. ;

Place of Publication:

Waterloo, Ontario ; Scottdale, Pennsylvania : Herald Press, [2003]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Islam and Christianity seem to be at opposite and unbridgeable poles, both committed to world mission. Given the political tension and violent acts that sometimes surround these two major world religions, it is essential for both sides to understand the other-its history, beliefs, traditions, and vision for the future.This invaluable resource from David W. Shenk, an expert in comparative religious studies, examines Islam and Christianity at their deepest spiritual, cultural, and communal levels. It explores the similarities, and yet unavoidable differences found in Isaac and Ishmael, Jesus and Muhammad, the Bible and the Qur'an, Jerusalem and Medina, the Eucharist and the Hajj, the Church and the Ummah. Reflecting years of conversations and dialogue with Muslim friends, this is narrative theology, full of anecdote and personal experience that bridges the poles and builds understanding. Part of the Christians Meeting Muslims series

Contents:

Different Journeys

Out of Arabia

In the garden

Sons of Abraham : Ishmael-Isaac

Leaders : the seal of the prophets-the Messiah

Scriptures : the Qur'an-the Bible

Revelation : tanzil-incarnation

Power : the hijrah-the cross

Holy cities : Medina-Jerusalem

One God : tawhid-trinity

Pilgrimage : the Hajj-the Eucharist

Two Ways : Shari'ah-the Holy Spirit

Prayer : salat-communion

Global mission : the Ummah-the Church

Concluding comment.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [265]-275) and index.

ISBN:

9780836197198

0836197194

9781423741824

142374182X