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Islam and Christianity: Theological Themes in Comparative Perspective
John Renard
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Description for Islam and Christianity: Theological Themes in Comparative Perspective
Paperback. In light of the widespread public perception of incompatibility between Islam and Christianity, this book provides a comparison of these two great faith traditions from a broad theological perspective. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRC; HRH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 462. Theological Themes in Comparative Perspective. 344 pages. In light of the widespread public perception of incompatibility between Islam and Christianity, this book provides a comparison of these two great faith traditions from a broad theological perspective. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: HRAC; HRC; HRH. Dimension: 231 x 165 x 21. Weight: 466.
In light of the widespread public perception of incompatibility between Islam and Christianity, this book provides a much-needed straightforward comparison of these two great faith traditions from a broad theological perspective. Award-winning scholar John Renard illuminates the similarities as well as the differences between Islam and Christianity through a clear exploration of four major dimensions - historical, creedal, institutional, and ethical and spiritual. Throughout, this book features comparisons between concrete elements such as creedal statements, prayer texts, and writings from major theologians and mystics. It also includes a glossary of technical theological terms. For western readers in particular, this balanced, ... Read more
In light of the widespread public perception of incompatibility between Islam and Christianity, this book provides a much-needed straightforward comparison of these two great faith traditions from a broad theological perspective. Award-winning scholar John Renard illuminates the similarities as well as the differences between Islam and Christianity through a clear exploration of four major dimensions - historical, creedal, institutional, and ethical and spiritual. Throughout, this book features comparisons between concrete elements such as creedal statements, prayer texts, and writings from major theologians and mystics. It also includes a glossary of technical theological terms. For western readers in particular, this balanced, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
344
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Weight
466g
Number of Pages
344
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520266780
SKU
V9780520266780
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About John Renard
John Renard is Professor of Theological Studies at Saint Louis University. His many books include Seven Doors to Islam: Spirituality and the Religious Life of Muslims, Windows on the House of Islam, Friends of God: Islamic Images of Piety, Commitment, and Servanthood, and Tales of God's Friends: Islamic Hagiography in Translation, all from UC Press.
Reviews for Islam and Christianity: Theological Themes in Comparative Perspective
"Perfectly functional, remarkably insightful, and a little bit controversial." American Theological Inquiry "Without glossing over fundamental differences between Christianity and Islam ... Renard shows how the reality has often been more nuanced." Times Literary Supplement (TLS) "Outstanding Academic Title for 2011... Highly recommended."
P. S. Spalding Choice "One of the best books available for use in courses comparing Muslim ... Read more
P. S. Spalding Choice "One of the best books available for use in courses comparing Muslim ... Read more