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Zusatztext This book makes a thoroughly worthwhile contribution to the research of Christian-Muslim relations. Informationen zum Autor Ashlee Quosigk is a visiting scholar at the University of Georgia, USA Vorwort This book explores the sharp divides that exist amongst Evangelicals on their views on Islam, examining why there is division and exposing stereotypes along the way. Zusammenfassung Ashlee Quosigk explores the diversity of opinions within the largest religious group in the US – Evangelical Christians – on the topic of Islam. Evangelicals are often characterized as monolithically antagonistic toward Muslims. This book challenges that stereotype, exposing the sharp divides that exist among Evangelicals on Islam and examines why there is division. Drawing on qualitative research on two congregations in the US, as well as on popular Evangelical leaders, this book details the surprisingly diverse views Evangelicals hold on Muhammad, the Qur’an, interfaith dialogue, syncretism, and politics. This research is invaluable for providing a better understanding of what Evangelicals think, and why. This book also offers insight into why conflict exists and why Evangelicals differ, while advancing culture war theory and qualitative methods. Specifically, it explores differences in moral authority (assumptions that guide one’s perceptions of the world) among Evangelicals and explains how these differences influence their views on Islam. The findings are relevant to religious relations worldwide as everyone appeals to moral authority, irrespective of their geographic location. Inhaltsverzeichnis List of FiguresList of TablesPrefaceForewordAcknowledgementsAbbreviations1. Preparing for Battle: An Introduction to the Study 2. External Enemies and Internal Strife: A Historical Review of Evangelicalism and its Conflicts 3. The Great Divide: Evangelicals Identity and Conflicting Moral Authorities 4. Evangelical Leaders: Conflict and Diversity in Places of Power 5. Evangelicals Congregants: Strife, Variety, and Moderation 6. Complexities of Evangelical Views on Islam: Comparative Perspectives of Leaders and Congregants 7. Making Sense of the Conflict: Where do we go from here? Appendix 1: Qualitative Approaches: Justification of Methods and Data Analysis Appendix 2: Biographical Reflexivity, Researcher Identity, and Ethical Considerations Appendix 3: Additional Demographics and Level of Engagement with MuslimsReferencesIndex...
