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:

• the New Testament

• the Quran

• Muslim poetry and devotion

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