Pilgrims of Christ on the Muslim Road: Exploring a New Path Between Two Faiths - Couverture souple

Chandler, Paul-Gordon

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 074256603X ISBN 13 : 9780742566033

Editeur : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2008

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

For publicity events and speaking engagements, see http://www.paulgordonchandler.com/schedule.htm. 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 Christ_whom Islam reveres as a Prophet and Christianity worships as the divine Messiah_can close the gap between the two religions. Historically, Christians have taken a confrontational or missionary approach toward Islam, leading many Muslims to identify Christianity with the cultural prejudices and hegemonic ambitions of Westerners. On the individual level, Christ-followers within Islam have traditionally been encouraged by Christians to break away from their Muslim communities. Chandler boldly explores how these two major religions_which share much common heritage_can not 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 novels.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Paul-Gordon Chandler is a U.S. Episcopal priest serving in the Middle East. He grew up in Muslim West Africa, and has lived and worked extensively throughout the Islamic world with churches, Christian publishing, and relief & development agencies.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 074256603X
• ISBN 13: 9780742566033
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240