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This book offers a journey of discovery and reflection into the world of Islam from the point of view of a modern Christian scholar and Bonhoeffer expert. Wüstenberg's own experiences lead the way to a greater understanding of the Muslim faith while holding to a Christian perspective.
List of contents
Part I - Discoveries in Islamic Theology
1. On Longing for God - Abu Hamid al-Ghazali as Guide into Islamic Theology
2. On Trust in God - "Whoever has a shred of faith in his heart will not go to hell"
3. On Forgiveness - "My Mercy Supersedes My Wrath"
4. On Divine Providence - "The Heart of the Faithful Lies between the Two Fingers of the Merciful One"
Part II - Revisiting Islamic Theology in light of Reformation Theology
5. Awe of God - Creation as the "Theater of His Glory"
6. On Divine Guidance - "Only the Believer is Obedient and Only the Obedient One Believes"
7. On Christian faith and Predestination - "God's Will is the Highest Standard"
8. On Christian life as Devotion to God - "Submission to God's Wisdom and Will"
About the author
Ralf K. Wüstenberg is chair for systematic and historic theology at Europa-University Flensburg and senior research associate at Von-Hügel-Institute in the University of Cambridge.
Summary
This book offers a journey of discovery and reflection into the world of Islam from the point of view of a modern Christian scholar and Bonhoeffer expert. Wüstenberg’s own experiences lead the way to a greater understanding of the Muslim faith while holding to a Christian perspective.
