Muslims, Christians, and the Challenge of Interfaith Dialogue

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Oxford University Press, Oct 11, 2007 - Religion - 200 pages
Christian-Muslim dialogue, going on in America for many decades, has become more intentional and serious since the events of September 11, 2001. This volume looks at the history of encounter between the two religions, the types of dialogue that are taking place both locally and nationally, and the hope that conversation brings for better interfaith understanding. No book has been written on this topic before. The book combines the history of Christian-Muslim relations, the rise of Islam in America with an emphasis on groups and individuals who have participated in dialogue, and different kinds of dialogue.
 

Contents

Introduction
Encountering Each Other
The Legacy of Engagement
Islam
Models of ChristianMuslim Dialogue in America
When Dialogue Goes Wrong
The Pluralist Imperative
New Directions in Dialogue
Notes
Bibliography
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Jane Idleman Smith is Professor of Islamic Studies and Co-Director of the Macdonald Center for the Study of Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations, Hartford Seminary, Hartford CT. Her book Islam in America won a Silver Award in the Religion Category of Foreward Magazine's Book Awards

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