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Islam As Devotion - A Journey Into the Interior of a Religion

English · Hardback

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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.

Product details

Authors Ralf K. Wustenberg, Ralf K. Wüstenberg, Wustenberg Ralf K., Ralf K. Wustenbert
Assisted by Randi Lundell (Translation)
Publisher Rowman and Littlefield
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 30.09.2019
 
EAN 9781978703001
ISBN 978-1-978703-00-1
No. of pages 162
Subjects Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions
Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works

Islam, RELIGION / Islam / General, comparative religion, RELIGION / Comparative Religion

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