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Written by one of the
forerunners of interfaith dialogue, this is a highly acclaimed introduction to
the figure of Jesus from a Muslim perspective.
This
book illuminates the unity and division between the Islamic and Christian
faiths.
Combining the contemporary world of interfaith living with an exploration of
long-standing prejudices, Bishop Cragg illuminates what unites and divides the
Islamic and Christian faiths, with Jesus as the focus. He investigates the
significance of Jesus in:
Written for both scholars
and general readers, this innovative study aims to serve lively debate among
Muslims on the role of Jesus in classic Christianity.
'[Cragg's] writings are
probably the most penetrating analyses of Islam in English...The Christian
believer who does not persevere in reading what is in any case not an easy theme
will miss his best opportunity to learn from, as well as about, Islam.' -
Norman Daniel in Islam and the West
About the Author:
Kenneth Cragg is a
distinguished scholar of Islamic and Christian studies. His many books on the
Quran and Arab Christianity, including The Event of the Quran and
Muhammad and the Christian, have become classics in their field. Bishop
Cragg obtained his doctorate at Oxford University and has served in academic and
ecclesiastical posts in Jerusalem, Beirut, Cairo, Nigeria and the USA.
Product Details:
* Paperback: 352
pages
* Publisher:
Oneworld Publications; New Ed edition (March 25, 1999)
* ISBN-10:
1851681809
* Product Dimensions:
8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
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