Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim Road: Exploring a New Path Between Two Faiths
Author: Paul-Gordon Chandler
Number Of Pages: 240
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Release Date: 16-11-2008
Details: Today's tensions between the "Islamic" East and "Christian" West run high. Here Paul-Gordon Chandler presents fresh thinking in the area of Christian-Muslim relations, showing how Jesus --whom Islam reveres as a Prophet and Christianity see as the divine Messiah--can close the gap between the two religions. Historically, Christians have often taken a confrontational approach toward Islam, leading many Muslims to identify the Christian faith with the cultural prejudices and hegemonic ambitions of Westerners. Chandler boldly explores how these two major religions--which share much common heritage--cannot only co-exist, but also enrich each other. He illustrates his perspective with examples from the life of Syrian novelist Mazhar Mallouhi,widely read in the Middle East. Mallouhi, a self-identified "Sufi Muslim follower of Christ," seeks to bridge the chasm of misunderstanding between Muslims and Christians through his life and writings.
EAN: 9780742566033
Package Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.0 x 0.6 inches
