Evangelical Christian Responses to Islam : A Contemporary Overview.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McCallum, Richard.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Evangelicalism.

Islam--Relations.

Islam.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (303 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2024.

Summary:

Richard McCallum's book provides a contemporary overview of how Evangelical Christians respond to Islam, exploring the diverse perspectives within this community. The work examines the historical context of Evangelical encounters with Islam, dating back to the Ottoman Empire and colonial era, and analyzes modern responses post-9/11. It highlights the differences among Evangelicals regarding Islamic beliefs, practices, and the challenges posed by religious diversity. The book emphasizes the importance of religious literacy for constructive dialogue in Western democracies and critiques essentialist views that hinder understanding. It is intended for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in interfaith relations. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Series

Title

Copyright

Dedication

Contents

Tables

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Note on the text

Abbreviations

Introduction: Evangelicals responding to Islam

Part 1 A micro-public sphere

1 Public spheres

2 Typologies of encounter

Part 2 Evangelicals talking among themselves

3 Allah

4 Muhammad

5 Qur'an and Hadith

6 Sharia

7 Islamization

8 Persecution

9 Violence

10 Israel-Palestine

11 So Islam is …

Part 3 Evangelicals engaging with Muslims

12 Talking strategies

13 Mission strategies

14 Types of Evangelical response

Conclusion: The Evangelical micro-public sphere on Islam

Notes

References

Index of public sphere participants and organizations

Index of topics.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781350418226

1350418226

OCLC:

1410593117