Islam and Christianity

John Renard

Published by University of California Press 2011

Islam and Christianity

Theological Themes in Comparative Perspective

John Renard

https://doi.org/10.1525/9780520948334

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About this book

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, the 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, authoritative work overturns some common stereotypes about Islam, especially those that have emerged in the decade since September 11, 2001.

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Renard John :

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.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
Preface Publicly Available Download PDF	ix
Prologue Christian-Muslim Theological Dialogue in Retrospect Publicly Available Download PDF	xvii
Introduction. Theological Themes and Subdisciplines Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
Part One. historical dimensions: interpreting god’s communication and divine e ngagement in time and space
1. Sacred Sources and Community Origins Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	27
2. Development and Spread Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	49
Part Two. Creedal dimensions: faith and the development of theology as a religious discipline
3. From Story to Creed Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	71
4. The Emergence of Theological Disciplines Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	89
Part Three. institutional dimensions: the structures of theologically grounded community
5. Beneath the Brick and Mortar Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	113
6. Institutions in Action Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	135
Part Four. Ethical and spiritual dimensions: mapping outward and inward journeys of faith
7. Sources, Methods, and Social Values in Theological Ethics Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	159
8. Sources and Models in Traditions of Spirituality Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	183
9. Themes in Prayer and Mystical Theology Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	202
Epilogue. Reflections on the Prospects for Christian-Muslim Theological Dialogue Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	223
Notes Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	233
Theological Glossary Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	265
Selected Bibliography Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	271
General Index Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	291
Index of Names, Individuals, and Groups Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	303
Index of Scriptural Citations Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	311